U.S. defense bill strengthens military ties with AUKUS, Japan

Congress authorizes 3 nuclear-powered subs for Australia

20231208 Submarine submerging

A Virginia-class attack submarine is seen in the waters off Washington state. The NDAA authorizes the sale of three such submarines to Australia. (U.S. Navy)

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent

WASHINGTON -- More integrated military operations with AUKUS and Japan, two major projects that could alter the defense posture in the Indo-Pacific for years to come, received the stamp of approval from the U.S. Congress this week, as the annual defense policy bill was finalized between House and Senate lawmakers.

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