Australia's first batch of nuclear-powered submarines could arrive earlier via the United States, as Anthony Albanese reaffirms the country's commitment to the AUKUS treaty.
A decision on whether Australia would choose US or UK-made nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS had no "obvious choices", according to the defence minister.
France's envoy is set to outline how his nation plans to redefine its relationship with Australia in the wake of the dumping of a $90 billion submarine deal.
Australia made a "huge mistake" over the scrapping of a submarine deal, says the French ambassador after he was recalled to Paris following the decision.
