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  1. China hosted a defence summit involving experts and scholars at the Shangri-La Dialogue and Xiangshan Forum in Singapore on May 28, 2026.
  2. NZDF representative Chris Penk attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to discuss Indo-Pacific security challenges and collaborative strength.
  3. The U.S. hosted a premier defense summit focusing on regional issues and Indo-Pacific concerns.
  4. US policy discussions focused on creating NATO-like military blocs, potential nuclear hosting via AUKUS, and deploying missile systems in the Indo-Pacific.

The AUKUS project must adhere to its ambitious plan involving rotating nuclear-powered submarines, while warnings persist regarding Virginia-class submarine deliveries.

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The AUKUS project must adhere to its ambitious plan involving rotating nuclear-powered submarines, while warnings persist regarding Virginia-class submarine deliveries.

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  1. Elbridge Colby reviewed the details of the AUKUS nuclear submarine cooperation deal.Sub-event
  2. New details emerge regarding the financial cost and operational realities of the AUKUS project.1 source
  3. The AUKUS agreement has established a new US submarine base in the Indian Ocean.Sub-event
  4. Malcolm Turnbull discusses the growing dependence on the AUKUS nuclear submarine program and the 'might is right' doctrine of the US administration.Sub-event
  5. Adelaide hosts the SSN-AUKUS submarine build program.Sub-event
  6. The AUKUS program has been reported to cost $368 billion.Sub-event
  7. Albanese defends AUKUS while Shoebridge criticizes it, linking the deal to force projection against China.1 source
  8. AUKUS plan adherence, rotating nuclear subs, and Virginia-class delivery issues are the current focus.1 source

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US policy discussions focused on creating NATO-like military blocs, potential nuclear hosting via AUKUS, and deploying missile systems in the Indo-Pacific.

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