Australia looks set to turn to Japan to build our submarines

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But there are also questions about what this move would mean for Australia’s defence, economy and relationship with Japan.(Image: DVIDSHUB at flickr.com)

The Australian government looks likely to source its submarines from Japan, in a move that would break its election promise to build them in Adelaide. The decision won’t be announced until later this year, but critics say the uncertainty is hurting the manufacturing industry.

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