As the Prime Minister prepares for high-stakes talks with Donald Trump over the AUKUS pact, there are growing concerns over America’s ability to deliver submarines to Australia on time.
Key defence figures have warned risks to the $368 billion deal run deeper than the Trump administration’s review, and that low production rates and shortages of skilled workers could delay the transfer of Australia’s nuclear fleet.
Mark Willacy reports.
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