Australia Expected to Buy Up to 5 Virginia Class Submarines as Part of AUKUS

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WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) – Australia is expected to buy up to five U.S. Virginia class nuclear powered submarines in the 2030’s as part of a landmark defense agreement between Washington, Canberra and London, four U.S. officials said on Wednesday, in a deal that would present a new challenge to China.

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