Australia, UK sign submarine pact

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Australia and the UK signed the "Geelong Treaty," solidifying a 50-year nuclear submarine partnership under AUKUS. The agreement aims to boost defense cooperation, create 20,000 Australian jobs, and significantly enhance military capability, making Australia the seventh nation with nuclear-powered submarines. This treaty formalizes existing commitments and strengthens the trilateral AUKUS pact, underscoring the close bilateral relationship between the two nations.


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