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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US Reassesses Landmark Submarine Deal with UK and Australia
Caption: US Reassesses Landmark Submarine Deal with UK and Australia. The United States has launched a review of its $239 billion submarine pact with the UK and Australia, raising questions about the future of the AUKUS agreement. Signed in 2021, the deal aims to boost Australia's naval power with US-built nuclear submarines, countering China's growing influence. Washington insists the deal must fit Trump's "America First" vision, citing tight submarine capacity and calls for allies to boost defense budgets to 3% of GDP. Australia and the UK have downplayed the review, calling it a routine step for any new administration. But critics warn the US may shift focus away from submarines to other long-range weapons, or even scale back the agreement. Still, Australia's Defence Minister says he's confident the deal will go ahead, stressing the need for long-range capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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