The UK and Australia are to begin discussions on a formal treaty between the two countries as part of their own nuclear submarine programme.UK Defence Secretary John Healey said the bilateral agreement would "bind" their alliance into law. They form two-thirds of the security partnership with the US, which was established in 2021.

The UK and Australia are to begin discussions on a formal treaty between the two countries as part of their own nuclear submarine programme.UK Defence Secretary John Healey said the bilateral agreement would "bind" their alliance into law. They form two-thirds of the security partnership with the US, which was established in 2021.