US assigns nuclear submarine to Australia under AUKUS amid China Pacific concerns

The Pentagon reportedly announced that the USS Colorado will be the first US Navy submarine in Australia's rotational force under AUKUS. The move is described as aimed at deterring China's naval influence.

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1. 27 Oct, 14:08 UTCTimes of India reports Pentagon submarine announcement

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• US assigns nuclear submarine to Australia under AUKUS as China expands Pacific footprintTimes of India