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Starmer and Trump Pledge to Proceed With AUKUS Despite US Review

The joint pledge follows Australia’s down payment of nearly $800 million to support US submarine industrial capacity

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Overview

  • During a G7 press appearance, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump affirmed that the trilateral pact will move forward despite the Pentagon’s ongoing review.
  • The US assessment, led by defense official Elbridge Colby, is evaluating AUKUS against the administration’s America First priorities but has not halted the agreement.
  • Australia completed its first AUKUS payment of about $800 million in February to help expand US facilities for building nuclear-powered submarines.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is scheduled to meet President Trump to highlight Australia’s contributions and press for increased numbers of nuclear-powered submarines.
  • The AUKUS treaty aims to strengthen Indo-Pacific security through the development of nuclear-powered submarines and cooperation on advanced defence technologies.