Australia is set to purchase a minimum of three nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States in the early 2030s, with plans to eventually construct its own submarines utilizing American technology.

Parnell stated in a press release, “Following President Trump’s directive for AUKUS to progress ‘full steam ahead,’ the assessment has pinpointed ways to firmly establish AUKUS.”

US Congressman Joe Courtney, co-chair of the Friends of Australia Caucus, expressed support for the $368 billion agreement, as the review gave its approval.

He added, “I am assured that AUKUS is currently meeting all the targets we have set, and this review confirms our progress.”

“I’m confident, so far, AUKUS is hitting every single milestone that we’ve set it and this review confirms that.”