Government unveils new AUKUS capabilities as EU trade deal languishes

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Oct 19, 202600:06:29News & Politics

The government has announced its new ghost shark submarines are set to gain strike capabilities as a separate trade deal faces political hurdles. The government's new defence capabilities will be put to test in San Diego...

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