Pentagon launches review of US-UK-Australia Aukus security alliance

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The Pentagon has launched a review of the Aukus submarine agreement to make sure it is aligned with Trump’s “America first” agenda, throwing the $240bn defense pact with Britain and Australia into doubt. The review may trigger more allied anxiety over the future of the trilateral alliance designed to counter China’s military rise. “The department is reviewing Aukus as part of ensuring that this initiative of the previous administration is aligned with the president’s ‘America first’ agenda,” a Pentagon official said. “This means ensuring the highest readiness of our service members, that allies step up fully to do their part...