French FM Slams AUKUS Pact, Says Transferring Military Nuclear Tech Outside P-5 A ‘Trend of Concern’

On 15 September, Australia, the UK, and US announced the AUKUS trilateral partnership. The pact's first initiative will see Australia getting advanced nuclear technology from the US and the UK building at least eight submarines by 2040. China, the perceived target of the AUKUS pact, has accused the US of “inciting” an arms race in the region.