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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Aubrey Allegretti Political correspondent

Sunak heads to US to unveil latest news on Australian nuclear sub deal

A Royal Navy submarine departing the shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness where the Aukus submarines could be built.
A Royal Navy submarine departing from the shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness where the Aukus submarines could be built. Photograph: BAE Systems/PA

Rishi Sunak will fly to San Diego on Sunday to unveil plans for supplying Australia with nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus scheme amid concerns about the growing threat from China.

A major announcement 18 months in the making is expected when the UK prime minister meets his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, and US president Joe Biden.

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