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AUKUS

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 December 2025UIN 95419

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he will next meet with his US and Australian counterparts to discuss the AUKUS partnership.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Defence Secretary has regular engagements with the US Secretary of War and the Australian Deputy Prime Minister, where they discuss a range of matters, including AUKUS. The UK continues to work closely with the US and Australia at all levels to maximise the benefits and opportunities that AUKUS presents for our three nations.

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