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ABC News
ABC News
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foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic

Australia, US intensifying efforts to speed up AUKUS technological transfer, ambassador Arthur Sinodinos says

Australia wants to replace its current submarine fleet with nuclear-powered boats. (Supplied: Department of Defence)

Australia's ambassador to the US, Arthur Sinodinos, says the two countries have intensified efforts to unwind US technology export restrictions that could ensnare the AUKUS agreement and frustrate Australia's push for nuclear-powered submarines.

The US has committed to sharing nuclear propulsion technology with Australia under the tripartite agreement with the United Kingdom.

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