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South Korean Submarines Could Save Australia From the AUKUS Shambles - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Why it matters
This article directly addresses AUKUS delivery risk and proposes a contingency that could preserve Australian submarine numbers if UK/US delays or cancellation occur. South Korean subs represent a concrete allied option that keeps Australia's maritime defence capability on track even if the flagship nuclear-submarine pathway fails.
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