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UK, Australia Back Embattled Submarine Deal With US

A Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Britain and Australia said Friday they will sign a 50-year commitment to their nuclear-powered submarine pact with the United States. (Credit: AFP)

Britain and Australia said Friday they will sign a 50-year commitment to their nuclear-powered submarine pact with the United States, seeking to bolster a deal that Washington has thrown into doubt.

The two countries cast their pledge as a historic treaty but gave few details beyond saying it would help economic cooperation and "underpin" the existing, three-nation AUKUS pact.

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