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The Pentagon has launched a review of the 2021 AUKUS defense pact between Australia, the U.K., and the U.S., according to defense officials who confirmed the initiative involves examining whether allies are contributing adequately to collective defense.

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The Pentagon has launched a review of the 2021 AUKUS defense pact between Australia, the U.K., and the U.S., according to defense officials who confirmed the initiative involves examining whether allies are contributing adequately to collective defense.

"We are reviewing Aukus as part of ensuring that this initiative of the previous administration is aligned with the president's America First agenda," a U.S. defense official said of the review, adding, "Any changes to the administration's approach for Aukus will be communicated through official channels, when appropriate."

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"We are reviewing Aukus as part of ensuring that this initiative of the previous administration is aligned with the president's America First agenda," a U.S. defense official said of the review, adding, "Any changes to the administration's approach for Aukus will be communicated through official channels, when appropriate."

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, who has previously expressed skepticism about AUKUS, is reportedly leading the review, questioning why the U.S. would give away "crown jewel" submarine technology when America faces production shortfalls for its fleet.

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Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, who has previously expressed skepticism about AUKUS, is reportedly leading the review, questioning why the U.S. would give away "crown jewel" submarine technology when America faces production shortfalls for its fleet.

Under the $368 billion AUKUS agreement, Australia would acquire three to five Virginia-class submarines from the U.S. starting in 2032 before jointly developing new submarines with the U.K. in the 2040s. This would make Australia the seventh nation to operate nuclear-powered submarines.

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Under the $368 billion AUKUS agreement, Australia would acquire three to five Virginia-class submarines from the U.S. starting in 2032 before jointly developing new submarines with the U.K. in the 2040s. This would make Australia the seventh nation to operate nuclear-powered submarines.

Australia has already paid the U.S. almost $800 million this year toward boosting American submarine production capacity, with an additional $2 billion due by year's end as part of the trilateral agreement's industrial base investments.

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Australia has already paid the U.S. almost $800 million this year toward boosting American submarine production capacity, with an additional $2 billion due by year's end as part of the trilateral agreement's industrial base investments.

This comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded Australia increase military spending from 2% to 3.5% of GDP "as soon as possible," while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government was committed to increasing spending to 2.3% of GDP by 2033.

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This comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded Australia increase military spending from 2% to 3.5% of GDP "as soon as possible," while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government was committed to increasing spending to 2.3% of GDP by 2033.

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The review is being led by Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, who has previously expressed skepticism about AUKUS, questioning why the US would give away "crown jewel" submarine technology when America faces production shortfalls for its own fleet.</span

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The review is being led by Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, who has previously expressed skepticism about AUKUS, questioning why the US would give away "crown jewel" submarine technology when America faces production shortfalls for its own fleet.

Under the $368 billion AUKUS agreement, Australia would acquire three to five Virginia-class submarines from the US starting in 2032, before jointly developing new submarines with the UK in the 2040s, making Australia the seventh nation to operate nuclear-powered submarines.</span

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Under the $368 billion AUKUS agreement, Australia would acquire three to five Virginia-class submarines from the US starting in 2032, before jointly developing new submarines with the UK in the 2040s, making Australia the seventh nation to operate nuclear-powered submarines.

Australia has already paid the US almost $800 million this year toward boosting American submarine production capacity, with an additional $2 billion due by year's end as part of the trilateral agreement's industrial base investments.</span

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Australia has already paid the US almost $800 million this year toward boosting American submarine production capacity, with an additional $2 billion due by year's end as part of the trilateral agreement's industrial base investments.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has demanded Australia increase military spending from 2% to 3.5% of GDP, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged only 2.4%, creating tension over burden-sharing expectations within the alliance.</span

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has demanded Australia increase military spending from 2% to 3.5% of GDP, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged only 2.4%, creating tension over burden-sharing expectations within the alliance.

Congressional Democrats criticized the review, with Senator Jeanne Shaheen warning that scrapping AUKUS would "be met with cheers in Beijing" and further damage America's reputation among allies, while supporters argue the deal strengthens collective deterrence against China.</span

Congressional Democrats criticized the review, with Senator Jeanne Shaheen warning that scrapping AUKUS would "be met with cheers in Beijing" and further damage America's reputation among allies, while supporters argue the deal strengthens collective deterrence against China.

Abandoning AUKUS would hand China a major victory and destroy trust with our closest allies who've already invested billions. This partnership strengthens collective deterrence in the Indo-Pacific while creating American jobs and boosting our industrial base. Walking away from committed allies would severely damage US credibility worldwide.

Abandoning AUKUS would hand China a major victory and destroy trust with our closest allies who've already invested billions. This partnership strengthens collective deterrence in the Indo-Pacific while creating American jobs and boosting our industrial base. Walking away from committed allies would severely damage US credibility worldwide.

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America shouldn't give away critical submarine technology when facing production shortfalls and potential conflict with China. The U.S. Navy can't even meet its submarine targets, so why sell these crown jewel assets to allies who aren't spending enough on defense? Australia needs to increase its GDP spending by 3.5% before gaining access to the U.S.' most advanced capabilities.

America shouldn't give away critical submarine technology when facing production shortfalls and potential conflict with China. The U.S. Navy can't even meet its submarine targets, so why sell these crown jewel assets to allies who aren't spending enough on defense? Australia needs to increase its GDP spending by 3.5% before gaining access to the U.S.' most advanced capabilities.

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Abandoning AUKUS would hand China a significant victory and destroy trust with America's closest allies who've already invested billions. This partnership strengthens collective deterrence in the Indo-Pacific while creating American jobs and boosting our industrial base. Walking away from committed allies would severely damage U.S.' credibility worldwide.

Abandoning AUKUS would hand China a significant victory and destroy trust with America's closest allies who've already invested billions. This partnership strengthens collective deterrence in the Indo-Pacific while creating American jobs and boosting our industrial base. Walking away from committed allies would severely damage U.S.' credibility worldwide.

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While downgrading or withdrawing from the nuclear-powered submarine agreement, which undermines Australia's defense sovereignty, would be catastrophic for the U.S., it could provide Canberra with an opportunity to exit the poorly conceived pact.

While downgrading or withdrawing from the nuclear-powered submarine agreement, which undermines Australia's defense sovereignty, would be catastrophic for the U.S., it could provide Canberra with an opportunity to exit the poorly conceived pact.

Defence Minister Richard Marles plays down US AUKUS review as 'natural'

The strategic importance of the pact, combined with bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress, suggests AUKUS' survival is likely. While Trump may seek to renegotiate terms, the mutual benefits and Australia's significant investments make dismantling the agreement improbable.

The strategic importance of the pact, combined with bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress, suggests AUKUS' survival is likely. While Trump may seek to renegotiate terms, the mutual benefits and Australia's significant investments make dismantling the agreement improbable.

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There's a 50% chance that Australia will commission its first nuclear-powered submarine by January 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 50% chance that Australia will commission its first nuclear-powered submarine by January 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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