Defence Minister Richard Marles says taxpayers will save money by ditching a plan to acquire a new and upgraded nuclear-powered submarine from the United States, but experts warn that Australia will receive a less capable vessel with a shorter lifespan under the AUKUS shift.

Defence Minister Richard Marles says taxpayers will save money by ditching a plan to acquire a new and upgraded nuclear-powered submarine from the United States, but experts warn that Australia will receive a less capable vessel with a shorter lifespan under the AUKUS shift.

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