June 12, 2025

The US has launched a review of its multi-billion dollar submarine deal with the UK and Australia, or the AUKUS, saying the security pact must fit its "America First" agenda, BBC reported Thursday.

Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby - who has expressed skepticism about the program's worth - is running the review, according to two defense officials, granted anonymity to discuss internal policy talks, Politico reported. 

"This is an opportunity for the [Defense Department] to ensure the effort is in alignment with the Trump administration's priorities," one of the officials said.

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