Australia slapped France, terminating the contract of submarines. This opinion was expressed by RIA Novosti Deputy Director of the French Center of Intelligence Research Alain Rodier.
According to him, Canberra Paris demonstrated that “no friends in the economic war.” “This is a strong slap France was on the eve of the execution of large contracts that would help her naval industry for many years of very strong blow for France..”, – said
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Rodier explained that the Australian authorities decided to terminate the contract due to the changing nature of the country’s military needs. It turned out that Canberra wants to acquire nuclear submarines instead of the usual.
September 17 the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian said that the country would withdraw ambassadors from the United States and Australia after Canberra breach of contract with the French Naval Group of 12 submarines worth $ 66 billion. He also called the actions of Australia’s “unacceptable behavior among allies and partners”.
Later, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Maria Zakharova, the gap important contracts – a usual thing for Paris. The diplomat recalled that in 2015 on the initiative of Paris was canceled agreement with Russia for the construction of ships, helicopter carriers “Mistral”. “Or worse, only those knives that you feel in your back?” – commented ironically it
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US September 16, Britain and Australia have signed an agreement on defense partnership. Alliance called AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States). The agreement requires that the three countries will facilitate the exchange of information and technological innovations in the field of neural networks, cyber and underwater systems.