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Australia’s defence minister aims to reassure Thailand that plans to acquire a new fleet of nuclear submarines would enhance “collective security” in the region after neighbouring countries voiced concerns.
BANGKOK (AFP): Australia's defence minister aimed to reassure Thailand on Friday (Feb 24) that plans to acquire a new fleet of nuclear submarines would enhance "collective security" in the region after neighbouring countries voiced concerns.
Australia aimed to reassure Thailand that acquiring a new fleet of nuclear submarines would enhance "collective security" in the region.
Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie has declared Australia should buy submarines "off the shelf" from the United States or United Kingdom in addition to securing the nuclear-propelled boats through AUKUS amid the growing threat of war in the Pacific.
Unions warn building a new diesel-electric submarine in Australia is necessary to boost the workforce to support local construction of nuclear submarines.