SYDNEY — The announcement of a U.S. review of the AUKUS defense agreement has reignited debate about Australia’s deal to obtain nuclear-powered submarines, fueling concerns that the pact could become leverage in Washington’s push for Canberra to increase defense spending.
The Pentagon on Wednesday said Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby would lead a review of the pact between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. to determine whether it fits with the current administration’s “America First” agenda.
