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Politics
Dominic Giannini

US nuclear submarine laws a 'significant step forward'

Washington is poised to sell Canberra at least three Virginia-class nuclear subs. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia has welcomed the United States clearing a major hurdle to legalise the transfer of nuclear-powered submarines. 

Washington is poised to sell Canberra at least three Virginia-class nuclear subs, with the first slated for the early 2030s.

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