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Sous-marins australiens : le sommet de l’Aukus se réunit avec un accord en vue

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A submarine deal between Australia, the U.S. and Britain

Australia will buy three nuclear submarines, then later build its own.Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

Leaders of Australia, Britain and the U.S. unveiled plans yesterday at a naval base in San Diego to develop and deploy nuclear-powered attack submarines. They described the partnership as a critical way to confront China at a time of heightened tension, creating a “nuclear stewardship” among the allies, according to U.S. officials.

“The United States has safeguarded stability in the Indo-Pacific for decades for the enormous benefit of nations throughout the region,” President Biden said. He added, “We’re showing again how democracies can deliver our own security and prosperity, and not just for us but for the entire world.”

For the first time in 65 years, the U.S. will share the technology at the heart of its nuclear submarines, allowing Australia to build powerful war machines that will grow into fleets capable of facing off with Chinese vessels. Australia will buy three submarines and will eventually build a new version, called the AUKUS, with British and American help.

Context: The move is a sign of the degree to which Biden and his aides are investing in strategic military planning to counter China’s growing capabilities and to prepare for a potential armed crisis over Taiwan.

(source; nytimes.com)

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