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The ex-commander of Australia‘s submarine fleet has strongly advised against outsourcing submarine manufacturing abroad, while government officials remain optimistic that the United States will continue to support the Aukus alliance, according to Australian Associated Press.
Yesterday, a parliamentary committee scrutinized the Geelong treaty-a 50-year strategic partnership under Aukus between Australia and the United Kingdom, formalized in July.
Critics highlight that the treaty lacks explicit provisions ensuring a guaranteed portion of work is allocated to authentic Australian industries.
Notably, the Collins-class submarine initiative successfully developed a robust domestic supply chain for submarine construction within Australia.
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