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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Daniel Hurst

Aukus: Biden urged to fast-track research into submarines using non-weapons grade uranium

Australian Collins class submarines will be replaced by a new fleet of nuclear-powered vessels.
Australian Collins class submarines will be replaced by a new fleet of nuclear-powered vessels. Photograph: Richard Wainwright/AAP

The Biden administration is being urged to fast-track research into submarines that do not use weapons-grade uranium, as four Democratic politicians warn the Aukus deal with Australia makes the task “even more pressing”.

Australia’s deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, arrived in the United States for crucial talks with the defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, on Friday (US time), amid renewed congressional concerns about aspects of the flagship Aukus project.

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