The Age ·general ·2 hours ago

US Navy declares Australia ready to start hosting nuclear subs ‘today’

The US Navy confirmed Australia is ready to host American and British nuclear submarines at HMAS Stirling, stating they could arrive 'today'. Admiral Samuel Paparo cited significant progress at the base, although concerns remain regarding the timeline for the AUKUS deal's industrial capacity. Critics emphasize Australia must meet aggressive benchmarks to ensure the initiative's political viability.

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