AUKUS Conundrum: Blind Faith in a Faulty Deal? Malcolm Turnbull has delivered a scathing critique of the Aukus submarine deal, saying trusting it is "stark staring bonkers.
" His assessment is shared by many, including some within the government.
The former prime minister's testimony to a public inquiry laid bare the reality of this agreement: the US's capacity to deliver on its promises is dubious at best. The problem with Aukus goes beyond technicalities.