Australia's $368bn submarine deal on track despite Hegseth impeachment threat
Australia's $368bn submarine deal will go ahead despite efforts to remove US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said Australia's $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal with the US will stay on track despite efforts to remove Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Hegseth narrowly survived an impeachment vote on Wednesday and faces more removal attempts when Congress returns in January.
Marles told media the submarine deal is proceeding at a pace. He stressed Australia would work with any US administration.
The USS Colorado, a Virginia-class submarine, is now in Perth. Marles said he would visit it in coming days.
Hegseth called the impeachment effort a farce and a stunt.
- $368 billion
- Deal value
- Pete Hegseth
- US Defence Secretary
- Richard Marles
- Australian Deputy PM
- Virginia-class
- Submarine class
Why it mattersAUKUS submarines matter to Australian defence and regional security. Any delay or stop would change Australia's military position in the region.
AustraliaAustralia's defence partnership with the US remains secure, confirming commitment to the three Virginia-class submarines needed for Australian naval capability.
Corroborated byThe Sydney Morning Herald·The Sydney Morning Herald
