Canada, where Anthony Albanese is attending the G7 summit, also tried to get its hands on the propulsion technology in the 1980s. Spoiler alert: it failed.

US President Donald Trump, alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has indicated the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal with Australia is "proceeding" amid a White House review of the security pact. US President Donald Trump has indicated the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal with Australia is "proceeding".

The Pentagon launched a review of a Biden-era pact to develop nuclear-powered submarines with Australia and the UK, as the Trump administration looks to shift the burden to allies and ensure the US’s own supply of warships.

Congressional Democrats condemned the review as casting doubt over the strength of America's alliances with Britain and Australia.

A foreign policy expert has warned Australia and the United Kingdom could "never replicate" AUKUS without support from the United States ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's crucial meeting with President Donald Trump.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has no doubts that the Aukus defense pact with the US and Australia will continue despite President Donald Trump’s review of the initiative.

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