It would be better to ditch AUKUS.
Our political reputation was tarnished when Aukus happened. The world saw AUKUS as a dubious about face by Australians.
And to suck up to USA when their political motives are so clearly NOT aligned with global cohesion, is just silly.
Historically America has pretty consistently shown itself to be 'America first, last and always'.
Their posturing as being the unofficial policemen of the world, has always been a sham. Few countries would wish to be 'saved' by America.