A week of AUKUS double-speak leaves everyone scratching their heads
Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said Tuesday that a U.S. submarine rotational force at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia will be "enduring," clarifying remarks by Industry Minister Pat Conroy suggesting the deployment would fade in the early 2030s. Conroy had sparked confusion by telling media the American presence would eventually end as Australia develops its own nuclear submarines.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 19:11 UTC
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