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What are AUKUS submarines?

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7 What are AUKUS submarines?

(1)

An AUKUS submarine is:

(a)

an Australian submarine; or

(b)

a UK/US submarine;

and includes such a submarine that is not complete (for example, because it is being constructed).

(2)

An Australian submarine is a conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarine operated, or under construction or being disposed of in Australia, for naval or military purposes by Australia.

(3)

An UK/US submarine is a conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarine operated, or under construction in Australia, for naval or military purposes by the United Kingdom or the United States of America.

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