Australia and the United Kingdom are set to sign a landmark 50-year defense treaty to deepen their commitment to the AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership, even as US support for the pact faces scrutiny. The agreement will bolster cooperation on nuclear-powered submarine construction, shipbuilding, and broader defense and economic ties, with up to £20 billion in trade and thousands of new jobs expected. This move is seen as a strategic effort by both countries to demonstrate unity and resolve in the Indo-Pacific, particularly as concerns grow over China's military rise and the US's wavering stance under potential future administrations. Australia has also made significant payments to the US to support the AUKUS industrial base, despite criticism over transparency and accountability. The strengthened UK-Australia alliance signals a shift towards greater bilateral security cooperation, ensuring regional stability regardless of US political changes.
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