Media Mischaracterising AUKUS and Ignoring Benefits: Defence Experts

Media Mischaracterising AUKUS and Ignoring Benefits: Defence Experts
A seven-cubit quantum device is seen at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York, on Feb. 27, 2018. Seth Wenig/AP Photo
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Media outlets have mischaracterised the AUKUS deal and focused too much on the challenges of helping Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines while ignoring the significant technology exchange between the three allies, according to defence experts at a recent Hudson Institute panel discussion.

Australian Senator Andrew Hastie joined the Institute’s Asia-Pacific Security Chair Patrick Cronin, a former submariner and expert Bryan Clark, as well as moderator Peter Rough.