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Experts fear cascade of nuclear proliferation as Trump shakes alliances

Australia made a payment of $US500 million towards AUKUS, committing $US3 billion to enhance the US industrial base, with no refund clause if the US fails to deliver submarines by 2032.
The US is producing only 1.2 Virginia-class submarines annually, falling short of the 2.33 needed under AUKUS.
Malcolm Davis states it would be wise for Australia to develop a backup plan to mitigate risks with AUKUS, questioning US production capacity for supplying submarines.
Peter Dean argues that the Trump administration supports AUKUS, emphasizing that it prioritizes improvements to the US shipbuilding industry.

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USA Today

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Politiken

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The Age

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‘We need a plan B’: Admiral’s call for AUKUS rethink over unreliable Trump

Former Defence Force chief Chris Barrie says he has watched with alarm as the US president upends traditional alliances.

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www.t-online.de

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DNyuz

America’s Shaken Allies Contemplate a New Nuclear Future

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