Australia Boosts AUKUS Infrastructure Spending

Australia committed AU$12 billion to WA infrastructure under AUKUS.
AUKUS (Australia, UK, US) established in 2021 for nuclear subs to counter China.
AU$127 million upgraded Henderson shipyard near Perth into maintenance hub for 10,000 jobs.
Richard Marles emphasized the precinct's role in naval shipbuilding and nuclear subs.
Labor government increased defense budgets to meet capability needs.
Despite Pentagon review, Australia remains confident in AUKUS.

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Richard Marles

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