US President Joe Biden says AUKUS has developed a “phased approach” that’s going to make sure Australian sailors are fully trained and prepared to operate the nuclear submarine fleet.
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“Beginning this year, Australian personnel will embed with US and UK crews on boats and at bases in our schools and our shipyards. “We’ll also begin to increase our port visits to Australia – in fact … the nuclear-powered sub, USS Asheville, is making a port call in Perth.”
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