Australia will receive only used nuclear submarines from the U.S. in a streamlined AUKUS defence deal, enhancing cost-effectiveness.

The US has again demanded its allies step up their military budgets at a high-level international defence meeting in Singapore.

SINGAPORE: Australia and the United States announced Saturday the nations will “streamline” the AUKUS agreement regarding its purchase of nuclear-powered submarines, which will no…

US to send only used nuclear subs to Australia in amended defence deal