Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson explains why Trump’s $3.7 billion investment in submarines will bolster Australia’s national security. “Anything that increases the production rate of nuclear submarines in the United States is good for Australia because it makes it easier for them to meet their goals for Virginia class submarines in the water,” Mr Paterson told News24. “I strongly support this initiative it’s great to see private sector companies like Anduril stepping up to contribute to this national security mission for our collective defence.”