Defence Minister Richard Marles and United Kingdom Secretary of Defence Grant Shapps have unveiled a 'timely' new security agreement, as both talked up the AUKUS pact despite concerns over potential delays.
Defence Minister Richard Marles has signed a new defence agreement with his UK counterpart Grant Shapps, as both acknowledged the AUKUS agreement had a"challenging" timeframe for delivery.Defence Minister Richard Marles and United Kingdom Secretary of Defence Grant Shapps have unveiled a"timely" new security agreement, as both talked up the AUKUS pact despite concerns over potential delays.
Defence Minister Richard Marles and United Kingdom Secretary of Defence Grant Shapps have unveiled a"timely" new security agreement, as both men talked up the AUKUS pact despite concerns over potential delays. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Martin Ollman Mr Shapps said it was"extraordinary" the two nations had not already formalised strategic ties, adding it was likely to prove a"popular treaty" in the British Parliament and be ratified quickly.
"We do already co-operate very significantly on defence matters. We'll always be looking to deepen that cooperation between our countries," Mr Shapps said.One area in which both Australia and the UK are already committed to deepening ties is through the development of nuclear submarines under the AUKUS pact, a deal the ministers were both keen to defend from scrutiny over potential roadblocks.
One area in which both Australia and the UK are already committed to deepening ties is through the development of nuclear submarines under the AUKUS pact, a deal the two ministers were both keen to defend from scrutiny over potential roadblocks. Picture: Supplied "You can’t carry on doing that. We recognised that a number of years ago, and we have been increasing our defence budget.
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