but was not detained due to ill-health.

Such submarines will be able to operate further and faster than the country's existing diesel-engine fleet and Australia would also be able to carry out long-range strikes against enemies for the first time.in a speech last year questioning why the US would give away this crown jewel asset when we most need it.

but Marles said it was important to stick to a plan - a reference to the previous government's controversial cancellation of a submarine deal with France in favour of Aukus.US reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of 'America First' agendaReutersAustralia would buy up to five Virginia-class attack submarines from the US - seen here in Western Australia earlier this year - under the Aukus dealThe US has launched a review of its multi-billion dollar submarine deal with the UK and Australia.Submarine deal sends powerful message to BeijingAustralia's big gamble on the US over ChinaFrom 2027.

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