Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

France ‘open’ to selling Australia submarines if AUKUS collapses

France is open to selling submarines to Australia if the AUKUS deal collapses, French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier stated during his visit to Sydney. This comes after a $90 billion contract with Naval Group was scrapped in 2021, causing diplomatic tensions between the nations. Australia remains committed to AUKUS, but discussions on alternatives are emerging.

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