Group 1: Australia-Japan Defense Cooperation - Australia has decided to procure upgraded Japanese "Maya" class frigates, marking the largest defense industrial agreement between Australia and Japan [1] - The Australian government plans to spend 10 billion AUD over the next 10 years to acquire 11 frigates, aiming to enhance the operational capabilities of the Australian Navy [1] - This procurement is part of a broader military restructuring to strengthen naval power and counter China's influence [1] Group 2: AUKUS Agreement and Public Sentiment - The Australian government faces significant public pressure regarding the AUKUS nuclear submarine procurement agreement, which involves spending over 368 billion AUD for 8 submarines by 2055 [2] - There are internal calls within the Australian Labor Party to reconsider or withdraw from the AUKUS agreement due to concerns over high costs and long-term uncertainties [2] - A recent poll indicates skepticism among Australians about the timely delivery of nuclear submarines, with only 6% believing it is "very likely" that the U.S. will deliver the submarines on schedule [3]
国内舆论不满“奥库斯”协议,澳大利亚转而购买日本军舰
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-08-05 22:38