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Australia’s PM Denies He Lied to France’s Macron Over Sub Deal

Australia’s PM Denies He Lied to France’s Macron Over Sub Deal

By Rod McGuirk
Deputy Prime Minister Joyce chimed in as well: “We didn’t deface Eiffel Tower... We got out of that contract.”

Australia Soured a Valuable Naval Partner in France

Australia Soured a Valuable Naval Partner in France

By Jacob Benjamin
Up until September 15, French-Australian naval relations were burgeoning. Now that once-promising future is in doubt.
France Seeks European Support After AUKUS Submarine Deal Surprise

France Seeks European Support After AUKUS Submarine Deal Surprise

By Angela Charlton
“It’s not just a Franco-Australian affair, but a rupture of trust in alliances,” France’s foreign minister declared.

AUKUS and Submarines: The Fallout for France

AUKUS and Submarines: The Fallout for France

By Valerie Niquet and Marianne Peron-Doise
The less-than-strategic decision will discourage one of Europe’s most forward-leaning actors in the Indo-Pacific.

The Strategic Symbolism of Australia’s Nuclear Subs

The Strategic Symbolism of Australia’s Nuclear Subs

By Jacob Parakilas
Australia’s announcement that it will be building nuclear-powered submarines with American and British help will take years to pay military dividends, but the strategic impacts start immediately.

An India-Australia-France Trilateral Dialogue Is Overdue

An India-Australia-France Trilateral Dialogue Is Overdue

By Abhijnan Rej
The history of a proposed three-way conversation reveals the importance of Track 2 diplomacy.

Australia, France Sign Framework Agreement for $35.5 Billion Submarine Deal

Australia, France Sign Framework Agreement for $35.5 Billion Submarine Deal

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The agreement provides a framework for collaboration on the Royal Australian Navy’s new attack submarine class.
Australia, France Sign $35.5 Billion Submarine Contract

Australia, France Sign $35.5 Billion Submarine Contract

By Franz-Stefan Gady
After a two-year delay, Australia has signed a production contract with a French shipbuilder for 12 new submarines.

Australia, France Close to Finalizing Agreement for $36 Billion Submarine Fleet

Australia, France Close to Finalizing Agreement for $36 Billion Submarine Fleet

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia’s defense department and France’s Naval Group are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement this month.

Concept Design for Australia’s $36 Billion Submarine Fleet to Be Finalized by Year’s End

Concept Design for Australia’s $36 Billion Submarine Fleet to Be Finalized by Year’s End

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The concept design for Australia’s Future Submarine project should be finalized by the end of 2018.

Japan Offers to Build Australia’s $50 Billion Submarine Fleet If French Deal Falls Through

Japan Offers to Build Australia’s $50 Billion Submarine Fleet If French Deal Falls Through

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s foreign minister said in a recent interview that Tokyo is prepared to export its submarines to Australia.
Is Australia’s $50 Billion Fleet of New Submarines in Trouble?

Is Australia’s $50 Billion Fleet of New Submarines in Trouble?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia and France have yet to conclude a strategic partnering agreement for the construction of 12 diesel-electric submarines.

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