Australia has made its first $500 million payment to the United States under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal ahead of a meeting between their defence heads on ...

Australia said the gesture showed Canberra is paying its way as a security partner. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Australia has made an initial payment of $500 million to the U.S. under the AUKUS nuclear submarine pact, indicating its commitment as a security partner. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles ...