A defence expert says a costly new AUKUS nuclear submarine deal directly benefits British and American governments but exposes Australia to strategic risk, as Anthony Albanese seeks to minimise the diplomatic fallout from the historic announcement.
Professor Hugh White told The New Daily the $368-billion plan announced in San Diego is built on a “huge cascade of risks” with a plan that suits allies’ defence bureaucracies but presents Australia with contingent benefits and new questions about its independence under the deal.
