Australia had 'deep and grave' concerns about French submarines' capabilities, PM says

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Australia was concerned the conventional submarines it ordered from France would not meet its strategic needs before it canceled the multibillion defense deal in favor of an agreement with the US and the UK, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

Seeking to explain the sudden U-turn that caused huge anger in Paris, Morrison said that while he understood France's disappointment over the issue,"Australia's national interest comes first."

French government spokesperson Gabriel Attal said on Sunday that President Emmanuel Macron will hold a phone call with the US President Joe Biden in the next few days"to move forward." In a sign of just serious the escalation was, France had recalled its ambassadors to the US and Australia for consultation in response to the announcement, the diplomatic equivalent of slamming the door shut following an argument.

But Morrison defended the decision on Sunday, saying there had been concerns about the deal with France even before it was canceled.

 

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