Overview

• A US-led review headed by Elbridge Colby is weighing the pact’s security priorities against President Trump’s “America First” agenda.
• Sir Keir Starmer said he has “no doubt” Trump will endorse Aukus and underlined the UK and Australia’s full commitment to the deal.
• As an interim step, Australia will purchase three Virginia-class attack submarines from the US ahead of the build of next-generation nuclear-powered vessels.
• The Liberal Democrats have urged contingency planning with Australia should Washington withdraw its support.
• US Ambassador Warren Stephens used his first major address in London to reaffirm American backing for the trilateral partnership.