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AUKUS Can be Strengthened, More Sustainable, DoD Official Says During DoD Review

AUKUS Can be Strengthened, More Sustainable, DoD Official Says During DoD Review
Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN-776) prepare to moor at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, Australia on August 22, 2024. as part of a scheduled port visit before conducting a submarine tendered maintenance period (STMP) with the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). (Photo: U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Victoria Mejicanos)

A Defense Department official on Tuesday said there are things the U.S. and Australia can do to make the AUKUS security agreement stronger and more sustainable, while confirming a review of the trilateral effort by leadership is ongoing. During a confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), John Noh, nominated to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, said he does not want to “get ahead” of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth or Undersecretary of Defense…

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