What is the Aukus submarine deal?
DRISTI SHARMA
Australia is going to spend at least $268bn-$368bn to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
368 Billion USD deal
The Aukus deal is a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
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AIM OF THE DEAL
The deal was announced on September 15, 2021 in a virtual press conference, and focuses on enhancing regional security in the Indo-Pacific region.
a win for australia
One of the key components of the deal is Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines from the US and the UK.
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The submarines will be equipped with advanced technology and are intended to help Australia counter China's growing military presence in the region.
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hurts peace and stability: China
The Aukus deal has been criticised by China, which sees it as an attempt to contain its rise as a global power.
The Aukus deal has raised concerns over nuclear proliferation, as it involves the transfer of nuclear technology to a non-nuclear weapons state(Australia).
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allies and friendship
The deal has also been hailed as a significant milestone in the trilateral relationship between the US, the UK, and Australia.
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iNDIA'S STANCE
India has welcomed the deal as a part to deter China.