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Tess Ikonomou

Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump

The acquisition of nuclear-powered subs under AUKUS is critical for Australia, the government says. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia is confident nuclear-powered submarines will be delivered and an AUKUS security pact can outlast a potential Trump administration.

Speaking at the National Press Club on Tuesday, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said he believed the partnership would survive any change in government because of the "strong bipartisan support over the long term".

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