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Australian officials on Thursday said they selected Britain’s BAE Systems along with Australian submarine builder ASC Pty Ltd. to build Australia’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered attack submarines. The government said they will work to establish the foundation to this submarine project, ultimately leading to the establishment of a “long-term incorporated joint venture within Australia.” ASC has been maintaining Australian submarines for decades and built the Collins-class vessels that SSN-AUKUS seeks to ultimately replace. Under the AUKUS plan among the U.S., Australia…
