Dutton may consider leasing nuclear subs

By Colin Brinsden
Updated September 19 2021 - 6:18pm, first published 9:59am
The government had to act in Australia's national interest over nuclear subs, Peter Dutton says.
The government had to act in Australia's national interest over nuclear subs, Peter Dutton says.

The federal government is prepared to lease nuclear submarines from the US while its own fleet is being built, Defence Minister Peter Dutton says.

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