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In a contested Indo-Pacific, undersea power is critical. AUKUS is our strategy - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
Why it matters
This article reaffirms AUKUS—specifically Australia's submarine capability acquisition—as central to Australian Indo-Pacific strategy, signalling expert and strategic-community backing for the program at a time when cost, timeline, and political commitment face scrutiny. AUKUS submarine delivery directly underpins Australia's Maritime Defence pillar and Alliance cohesion; programme endorsement from a leading defence think-tank helps maintain political and budgetary momentum.
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