The release of the report bolsters US Republicans in their demands for the White House for more funding to boost American production of submarines before agreeing to transfer Virginia-class boats to Australia.

It also coincides with senior Albanese government ministers quelling a grassroots and union backlash to AUKUS at the Labor Party’s national conference last week by warning a military build-up was needed to deter China.

AUKUS subs deal ‘could worsen US shortfall, blunt China deterrence’ comes via ChinaTechNews.com.