Courtney: Congress expects AUKUS review to focus on U.S. industrial base improvements

By Nick Wilson / October 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Trump administration’s ongoing review of the AUKUS security partnership is likely to produce a series of recommendations focused on improving United States industrial base performance, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) said today. Yesterday, President Trump delivered what appeared to be a full-throated endorsement of AUKUS , alleviating concerns over the future of the Biden-era defense deal that have simmered since the Trump administration initiated a review of the agreement in June . Appearing alongside Trump, Navy Secretary John Phelan said...

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