Full steam ahead with Aukus – but where to?

Defence agreement kept afloat through sheer political will, despite Pentagon doubts over its ability to ever deliver what it promisesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast“Full steam ahead” is the new Aukus catchcry, the unintentionally ironic Trump-inspired mantra for nuclear-powered boats.Certainly, the money is powering on, flowing freely in the direction of the United States, with Australia set to hand over its third cheque – this one for $US1bn – to assist America to build its submarines. Continue reading...