Australia and the UK will establish a 50-year treaty to strengthen the Aukus submarine pact despite uncertainties surrounding US involvement. This treaty, to be announced by key ministers, emphasizes the importance of the UK-Australia relationship in promoting global peace. The agreement is expected to foster economic cooperation between the two nations, significantly enhancing both countries' industrial capabilities. Australia will invest approximately $4.6 billion to support British industry in the nuclear reactor design for future submarines, while part of the Aukus program involves Australia purchasing Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US.
Australia and the UK will sign a 50-year treaty to solidify the Aukus submarine pact, reaffirming their defense ties amid uncertainties regarding US involvement.
The treaty is set to enhance cooperation in developing nuclear-powered submarines, with the first being constructed in the UK before production moves to Adelaide.
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