Defence Minister Richard Marles and his UK counterpart Grant Shapps have signed a new defence agreement, acknowledging the AUKUS agreement's challenging timeframe for delivery. The AUKMIN summit aims to strengthen the historic defence and security relationship between Australia and the UK. Further agreements under the AUKUS treaty were signed by Grant Shapps and Lord Cameron in Australia. Australia has pledged $4.6 billion to help clear Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor bottlenecks in the UK, facilitating the construction of AUKUS submarines, including a $3 billion deal specifically for sub reactors and designs. The AUKUS partnership, which also includes the US, is progressing, with the Royal Navy set to operate its most advanced attack submarines ever, marking a new era for AUKUS with the announcement of Australia's locally-made nuclear submarines. The initiative is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the UK.
The UK-Australia relationship has never been more important. Projects like AUKUS will enhance mutual security. Our Free Trade Agreement will boost prosperity. We will continue to build on these historic initiatives. Thank you @SenatorWong for welcoming me to Australia. https://t.co/DsUFG1GrPI
Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines https://t.co/ShSO6iUXLn
$3 billion deal with the UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines https://t.co/CI8DseTTtn
Australia to funnel $3bn to U.K. for AUKUS sub reactors, designs https://t.co/DG05hmcadh
It's being declared a "new era for AUKUS" - the next steps announced today for the building of Australia's locally-made nuclear submarines. #9News https://t.co/Df4q3bYmDw
Australia news live: Aukus to dominate defence talks with UK; ‘koala summit’ begins in Sydney https://t.co/XFQ9TIv0if
The AUKUS partnership continues to progress and will see the @RoyalNavy operate their most advanced attack submarines ever. Defence Minister, @jcartlidgemp spoke in Parliament about the significant economic benefits this work will bring to the UK. 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 https://t.co/4osfA33HmN https://t.co/Hhy8CsVIAt
Labour welcomes deepening defence ties with two of our closest allies, the US and Australia. This further development of the AUKUS partnership has Labour's fullest support. https://t.co/vpFc2kC8I4
Britain will be better defended with Labour https://t.co/BCIVd8huyb
Britain will be better defended with Labour. We will: ✅Reinforce homeland protections ✅Meet NATO obligations in full ✅Make allies our strategic strength ✅Renew the nation's contract with those who serve ✅ Direct defence investment first to British jobs and British business https://t.co/Pf9NtHIloD
In the Commons this afternoon with @JohnHealey_MP for the debate on defence. The Conservatives are failing our forces with capability gaps, cuts in numbers and falling morale. John set out Labour’s plan to better defend Britain if we are elected in the upcoming General Election https://t.co/dCqVhrhZW2
A hugely important step for 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 AUKUS as it moves forward, and one that ensures stability and coherence in the programme as people, skills, knowledge and equipment move ever more frequently between Barrow and Australia. Congratulations to @BAESystemsplc! 👏🏻 https://t.co/lGoiL3ligH
In the face of growing threats around the world I will always advocate for the defence spending that is required. But we need a proper and realistic vision for what we want UK defence to deliver. https://t.co/AntPEsb4n2
🇦🇺🤝🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸 We've announced the next significant step in the AUKUS partnership. But what is AUKUS? 👇
In the Commons on the frontbench for the debate on defence. The Conservative Government has admitted it has hollowed out the UK armed forces. I’m here to support @JohnHealey_MP in setting out that Labour has a plan to better defend Britain. https://t.co/KcT0XEkKPu
Leadership in defence should put country before party. That’s why all parties will be invited to contribute to our defence review, if Labour forms the next Government. We want it to be Britain’s plan to defend our country better, not just Labour’s. My piece for @UKDefJournal👇 https://t.co/90kSZefjT5
Our relationship with 🇦🇺 is one that has stood the test of time and distance. Today, with @RichardMarlesMP we’ve put our defence relationship on an even stronger footing, signing a treaty and agreeing to cooperate more, making Australia one of our closest partners. https://t.co/pbRheQDiBy
House of Commons debate on defence starting now. Pathetic attendance indicates complacency and negligence in the face of serious and growing threats to the UK. https://t.co/9YxWAVj8mX https://t.co/h8nWqgTZvp
BREAKING: Grant Shapps and Lord Cameron have signed further agreement under Aukus treaty in Australia https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/u6qAYVpOH4
It should be Britain's plan to defend our country better, not just Labour’s argues Shadow Secretary of State for Defence @JohnHealey_MP in this submission to the @UKDefJournal. https://t.co/yGoyAkvWF6
Australia moves to prop up Aukus with $4.6bn pledge to help clear Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor bottlenecks in UK https://t.co/VUbNTzwM4q
Thank you @RichardMarlesMP for the incredible welcome to Australia. Over this week’s AUKMIN summit, we’ll build on our historic relationship to drive forward our shared defence and security 🇬🇧🇦🇺 https://t.co/pndqP3Ig1v
Defence Minister Richard Marles has signed a new defence agreement with his UK counterpart Grant Shapps, as both acknowledged the AUKUS agreement had a "challenging" timeframe for delivery. https://t.co/JvMOmFmREh