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Apparently there were gates in the contract, so we only were in the initial phases of it so had only passed a few gates so we only lost 2. something billion and the Prime minister was using typical politician speak and saying that it was not wasted because we learnt value lessons and because of all the friends we made along the way. That looks like it means there is no legal ramification either.

That's not quite the way money printing works...

Yes, they must have decided they want a nuclear fleet here, it makes a lot of sense due to our position. Not only for the fleet itself but also due to the fact that if Australia operates nuclear subs then the facilities it operates them from can be used to operate and maintain friendly nuclear subs as well.

I think he meant the choice of an American sub design over a French one not a choice by America but I could be wrong. It could be read either way.

Yes, they are all eyeing China but even France is. So that means China is the target of Australia, France, Britain, the US, Japan, India, South Korea and whatever ASEAN friends we can pull in as well. But that is what a terrible diplomatic posture will get you.