16 September 2021
by Jon Grevatt
The French government and Naval Group have expressed anger and disappointment at Australia's decision to cease its procurement of Attack-class submarines in favour of a nuclear-powered platform through a new security partnership with the UK and the US.
The Australian government has not commented on the possible repercussions of the decision on its relationship with France. Instead, it has emphasised that its decision was influenced by strategic considerations.
In an emailed statement to Janes
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The French government and Naval Group have expressed anger and disappointment at Australia's decisio...