UK Parliament's House of Commons inquiry into the Aukus submarine deal has uncovered significant shortcomings and failings in the plan's delivery, sparking concerns about the ambitious project's future. The inquiry's findings come as the US has announced a new ambassador to Australia, with David Brat, a former Republican congressman, set to take on the role. Brat's nomination has been made as the UK, US, and Australia continue to navigate the complexities of the Aukus partnership, which aims to strengthen security ties between the nations through the development of a new fleet of submarines. As the inquiry's revelations raise questions about the deal's viability, the UK government faces mounting pressure to address the issues and ensure the project's success.
House of Commons inquiry into Aukus reveals ‘shortcomings and failings’ in delivery of submarine plan. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe White House has nominated David Brat, a former Republican member of the US House of Representatives, to be the next ambassador to Australia.Brat represented Virginia in Congress and served two terms before he was defeated by a Democrat in 2018 in a close race. He is currently a vice-president of business relations at Virginia’s Liberty University.It wouldn’t fund the entire amount of that extra storage, but it would help make a contribution …Obviously, this comes at a cost … But given what we’re facing right now, we think it’s a reasonable insurance premium to improve the security of all Australians.It was sensible to do a few years ago to get to 30 days. It’s helping us now. Given the high risks, it’s even more sensible to go to 60 days. Continue reading...
