Guardian Australia · Royal Australian Navy

Hegseth calls US-built nuclear submarines the ‘apex predator’ of the seas. But are they right for Australia?

· By Ben Doherty
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Some experts argue Virginia-class submarines government is buying second hand are good for fighting American wars, but not for defending AustraliaGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOn stage for his “arsenal of freedom tour”, the US secretary of defense – who prefers the appellation “secretary…

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