the former prime minister\u2019s comments on AUKUS<\/a> were \u201cnothing new\u201d.<\/p>\n\u201cYou have to remember \u2014 and I say this with no disrespect to the former prime minister \u2014 Malcolm Turnbull was the prime minister whose government selected the French submarine design. That context matters. By the time the project was cancelled, it was already facing serious questions about cost, schedule, technical risk and Australian industry content,\u201d she told news.com.au, referring to the submarine deal the Morrison government shelved in 2021.<\/p>\n
The historic deal was announced in 2021 and sees the US, UK and Australia work together to bolster their nuclear-powered sub fleets, with Canberra set to build their own by 2042. The program will feature at least three submarines to be purchased from the US, upgrades to extend the life of the existing fleet, with at least five UK-designed vessels with US-technology to be built in Adelaide by the 2040s.<\/p>\n
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