Australia Seeks Deeper Aukus Collaboration with Japan, Excludes Nuclear Submarine Sharing

Canberra expresses interest in Japan's advanced technology for future defense projects, while maintaining nuclear submarine technology within Aukus members.

• Australia's defense minister emphasizes the desire for Japan to play a larger role in Aukus, focusing on defense technology development.
• Japan's participation in nuclear submarine technology sharing is ruled out due to complexities and domestic constraints.
• Opportunities for cooperation on artificial intelligence and hypersonic missiles are highlighted as areas beyond the 'first pillar' of Aukus.
• Japan's Deputy Prime Minister proposed 'Jaukus' to counter China's security threat, but formal membership remains unlikely.
• China warns against expanding Aukus and views Japan's potential involvement as a strategic instability for the region.

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