BLUF

This article examines the criticisms AUKUS has generated recently, and argues that Australia has a vested interest in AUKUS, and preserving peace, stability and prosperity in our region.

Summary

  1. Diesel-electric submarines no longer useful in long transits
  2.  Diesel not sufficiently stealthy.
  3. Australia’s neighbours comfortable with Australia’s AUKUS engagement.
  4. Under AUKUS, Australia getting access to advanced US technology.
READ: Australia can’t afford an AUKUS about-face: 5 things the critics are getting wrong

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