US Submarine Rotations in Western Australia to End, Minister Says

Australian Defence Minister Conroy announced that the US submarine rotation in Western Australia will be time-limited, with an end date set. This decision affects the US submarine presence in the region, which has been part of the AUKUS security pact. The announcement was made on July 29, 2026, and has implications for Australia's defense strategy. No further details on the exact end date were provided in the headlines.