Labor warns the coalition's decision to obtain nuclear-powered submarine technology from the US and UK could put Australia's strategic independence at risk, reports The Canberra Times reports. Opposition foreign affairs spokeswoman Penny Wong thinks the about-turn on a submarine deal with France raises valid questions about Australia's sovereign capability. Her comments were made during a USSC speech today.
Defence24 September 2021
Labor sovereignty warning over submarines
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