Labor MP Ed Husic calls for AUKUS 'renegotiation' after Virginia
Labor MP Ed Husic has called for a renegotiation of the AUKUS submarine pact following changes to the delivery plan. The government will now acquire three second-hand Virginia-class submarines instead of a mix of new and used vessels.
Why it matters
The shift in the AUKUS agreement highlights internal political friction within the Australian Labor Party and raises questions about the long-term viability of the defense alliance.
A change not to deliver a new Virginia-class submarine under the AUKUS pact has faced scrutiny. ( Supplied: US Department of Defense )
The article reports on political disagreement and government statements without taking a side, providing context from both the MP and the Defence Department.
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