Australia to Accept US, UK Nuclear Waste in Exchange for Nuclear Subs

This adds a unique dimension to the AUKUS partnership, which was primarily focused on defense and nuclear.

U.S. President Joe Biden (C) participates in a trilateral meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (R) and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) during the AUKUS summit at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego Calif., on March 13, 2023. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

The AUKUS agreement has been revised, confirming that Australia will take nuclear waste from the U.S. and the UK in exchange for assistance in obtaining nuclear submarines.

This amendment also expands cooperation among the AUKUS allies to include physical aspects of submarine development, beyond merely sharing information.