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Australia Invests Billions in Shipbuilding Facility
Australia is set to invest billions into expanding the Henderson shipbuilding precinct in Western Australia, which will serve as a maintenance hub for the nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact. The initial investment of A$127 million (US$85 million) over three years will support planning and infrastructure upgrades, with the project expected to generate about 10,000 local jobs. Defence Minister Richard Marles emphasized that the facility will enhance Australia's shipbuilding capabilities and sustainment industry. The AUKUS pact will allow Australia to acquire up to five nuclear-powered submarines from the U.S. and jointly develop a new class, with estimated costs reaching A$368 billion (US$245.8 billion) by 2055. Critics, including opposition shadow minister Andrew Hastie, have expressed concerns over the government's commitment and funding sufficiency for such an extensive program. The overall strategy aims to bolster national defense while addressing local economic needs and capabilities.
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