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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Tory Shepherd

Australia says military collaboration with Japan is not about creating ‘Jaukus’

The Australian defence minister, Richard Marles, says Japan does ‘a lot of incredible work in defence industry’ but will not be joining Aukus
The Australian defence minister, Richard Marles, says Japan does ‘a lot of incredible work in defence industry’ but will not be joining Aukus. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

Aukus partners are set to collaborate with Japan on military technology but they are not creating “Jaukus”, Australian leaders say.

In a joint statement released on Tuesday, the Aukus triumvirate of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States confirmed it was considering teaming up with Japan for the second stage of the Aukus strategy.

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