Sky News US analyst Michael Ware spoke on the AUKUS agreement and said concerns within the United States over submarine production capacity have long been a factor in the deal’s development.
“From the very inception of the AUKUS deal … There have been war planners here in the United States who don’t believe or aren’t confident enough that America’s own ability to manufacture Virginia-class nuclear-powered and armed submarines can keep up with America’s own demand.
“We are also augmented with the Brits … this is about a capability cap.
“Perhaps this could be perceived as a little bit of a snub from the Trump administration.”
