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AUKUS on track, Moriarty says, as he takes aim at China - The Australian
Why it matters
This statement from a senior Australian defence figure reasserts political commitment to AUKUS amid Chinese pressure, reinforcing the alliance pillar and Australia's Maritime Defence posture. The public rebuttal of China's messaging on AUKUS strengthens the narrative that Australia will not be deterred from critical submarine and Indo-Pacific capabilities.
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