‘Not the deal promised’: Labor’s Ed Husic questions Aukus pact that will deliver secondhand subs
Australian Labor MP Ed Husic has criticized the $368bn Aukus submarine deal, warning that the US may fail to deliver promised vessels on time. He cited sluggish American production and the transactional nature of the Trump administration as major risks to the agreement.
Why it matters
The criticism signals growing internal political friction within Australia regarding its massive defense spending and reliance on US manufacturing.
Virginia-class USS North Dakota. Ed Husic says Australia can’t realistically expect US submarines to be handed over in the early 2030s under Aukus. Photograph: Us Navy/Reuters View image in fullscreen Virginia-class USS North Dakota. Ed Husic says Australia can’t realistically expect US submarines to be handed over in the early 2030s under Aukus. Photograph: Us Navy/Reuters Aukus ‘Not the deal promised’: Labor’s Ed Husic questions Aukus pact that will deliver secondhand subs Former frontbencher launches most significant internal criticism of $368bn Aukus deal since ALP national conference in 2023
The Guardian often highlights internal party dissent and critiques of large-scale military spending.
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