US okays potential sale of AUKUS materials to Australia

AUKUS is a trilateral defence technology partnership between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia."Australia is one of our closest, most trusted, and capable global allies, committed to ensuring peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond," the US State Department said in a statement on Friday.

"The US-Australia alliance is critical to US national interests, and the United States has a long history of working with Australia to develop and maintain strong defense capabilities.

"The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region and serves to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region that is secure and stable in line with US national security, foreign policy, and defence goals."