The Pentagon has launched a review of the 2021 submarine deal with the UK and Australia
Ending pact would be blow to security alliance with Australia and UK
The move is likely to alarm Australia, which sees the submarines as critical to its defence as tensions grow over China’s military build-up.
The White House has put the landmark agreement between the US, UK and Australia under review.
The president has ordered officials to look into Aukus, which was signed by his predecessor Joe Biden and is intended to secure the Pacific against Chinese aggression.
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles announced Thursday he feels that the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal that connects with the United Kingdom and United States will continue after the Trump administration revie
Australia’s minister for defenc says there is still strong support for the trilateral agreement in Washington
It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending.
Defence Minister Richard Marles downplayed the move, while ex-leader Scott Morrison said Canberra should ‘make the case again’ for the treaty.
Australia says the plan to deliver nuclear submarines remains unchanged, despite opposition from a top Trump official.
The deal is widely seen as a response to China's growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
SYDNEY: Australia said Thursday it is “very confident” in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, after the Trump administration…
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles announced Thursday he feels that the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal that connects with the United Kingdom and United States will…
