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Marles defends AUKUS plan to buy US Virginia-class subs
Filed: May 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia could buy three second-hand US Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS changes.
WHO: Richard Marles
WHAT: Defended an AUKUS shake-up involving Australia buying three second-hand US Virginia-class submarines
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: He was defending the proposed AUKUS changes after the plan was questioned.
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