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Trump’s tribute empire will want more than AUKUS
In his latest article for The Australian, Security & Defence PLuS Executive Director Dr Ian Langford, delves into the rising pressures from the Trump administration on Australia’s defence commitments. With key figures like US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and incoming Deputy Defence Secretary Elbridge Colby calling for Australia to increase its defence spending to 3% of GDP, Langford warns of a new transactional dynamic in US-led security guarantees.
Central to this debate is the future of AUKUS and Australia’s plan to acquire Virginia-class submarines. Langford suggests that securing these submarines might involve more than financial commitments alone:
Langford’s analysis underscores a critical shift in Australia’s defence policy; a move towards not only meeting US demands but also building true self-reliant defence capabilities.
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