UK PM Boris Johnson says Australia to get nuclear subs in new US, British partnership
21 September 2021 |
3:50 pm
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new Indo-Pacific strategic alliance with Australia and the US, dubbed AUKUS, in a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison US President Joe Biden. As part of the deal, the US will help Australia acquire nuclear powered submarines.
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