Defence assures nuclear subs won't be 'rust buckets'

Senator Jacqui Lambie speaks during Senate Estimates.
Senator Jacqui Lambie referred to the state of two US-built ships forced out of action with rust. -AAP Image

Defence officials have been pushed to assure Australians they would not receive "rust buckets" from the US after previous ships were taken out of service with problems.

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