AUKUS will not run on time or on budget, Christopher Pyne says
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-07-16 15:57 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, Australia, China, Tax & Budget, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Christopher Pyne says the AUKUS pact is unlikely to be delivered on time and on budget, but the former defence minister believes acquiring a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines will still provide an important deterrent to China and powerful boost to Australia’s military capabilities.
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