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UK subs open to Australian naval officers

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia and the UK are "working hand in glove on training". (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australian submariners will be allowed to train inside UK submarines for the first time as they prepare for the arrival of nuclear-powered vessels as part of the AUKUS security pact.

Defence Minister Richard Marles, visiting the United Kingdom on Wednesday, joined his UK counterpart Ben Wallace and outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a commissioning ceremony for HMS Anson - the nuclear-powered attack sub that will be available to Australian naval officers.

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