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‘Dangerously exposed’: China missile test sparks AUKUS fears - The Nightly
Why it matters
A Chinese missile test that demonstrably challenges AUKUS assumptions or timelines directly affects Australia's confidence in submarine delivery and force balance. Media framing of 'dangerous exposure' signals reputational risk to the partnership if Australia perceives capability gaps persisting until SSN-AUKUS vessels arrive.
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