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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspondent

Indonesian ambassador warns Australia Aukus pact must not fuel a hypersonic arms race

Siswo Pramono speaking from a lecturn
Indonesian ambassador to Australia, Dr Siswo Pramono, speaking at a ceremony in Canberra marking the 20th anniversary of the Bali bombings. Photograph: Martin Ollman/Getty Images

Indonesia’s ambassador to Australia has raised new concerns about the sharing of advanced weapons technology under the Aukus security agreement, warning that it must not fuel a hypersonic arms race in the region.

In an interview with Guardian Australia, Siswo Pramono said the two countries were “not in quarrel” and remained in close talks about how to ensure the safety of Australia’s plans to acquire at least eight nuclear-powered submarines.

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