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Finbar O'Mallon

PM says US ties tight despite sub sceptics

Australia needs to replace its ageing diesel-powered Collins-class fleet of submarines. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australia is on track to announce plans to buy new nuclear powered submarines from the US and UK, despite scepticism in Washington.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia's relationship with the US remained strong.

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