Why is Australia buying second-hand submarines? | The World | ABC NEWS

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia could still buy five US Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS, but is confident three will suffice.

At the weekend, Mr Marles said Australia was planning on buying three second-hand Virginia-class submarines instead of one new submarine and two used ones under the 2021 deal.

'The World' spoke to Dr Raji Pillai Rajagopalan from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute about the latest developments.

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