AUKUS nuclear submarine sale under scrutiny as U.S. tariffs shake Australia
- Australia mobilized four of its seven Anzac-class frigates this month for anti-submarine warfighting training in the Indian Ocean.
- This training, named ASWEX 25, occurred annually to improve Australia's submarine-hunting capabilities amid China's growing naval presence.
- HMAS Warramunga, Toowoomba, Stuart, and Arunta formed a "united frigate force" to participate in the high-end anti-submarine warfare exercise.
- According to a news release, this generated a "significant force tailored for sea control and deterrence missions"; Lieutenant Smith affirmed the navy's capability.
- AUKUS is under scrutiny due to concerns about US submarine production and potential impacts on deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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