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Hegseth calls US-built nuclear submarines the ‘apex predator’ of the seas. But are they right for Australia?

Some experts argue Virginia-class submarines government is buying second-hand are good for fighting American wars, but not for defending Australia Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast On stage for his “arsenal of freedom tour”, the US secretary of defense – who prefers the appellation “secretary of war” – was ebullient. “This Virginia-class submarine is a paragon of…

Hegseth calls US-built nuclear submarines the ‘apex predator’ of the seas. But are they right for Australia?

We haven't written up this one. The Guardian Australia has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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