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First-Ever Direct Flights Between South Australia and the US Confirmed
United Airlines will operate the flight route three times a week between San Francisco and Adelaide.
‘We Need to Approach It Sensibly’: Dutton on Trump Tariffs
Trump imposed a 10 percent baseline tariff on trading partners and bigger reciprocal tariffs on China, the European Union, and multiple other nations.
‘Tariff on Big Mac’: Nationals Leader Says Trump’s Trade Barriers Will Hurt Farmers
The wide ranging tariffs are expected to be announced April 2.
Budget 2025: Government Moves $1 Billion in Defence Spending Forward—But Is It New Money?
Guided weapons manufacturing, an AUKUS submarine base, and a frigate program are among the initiatives set to be announced by Richard Marles during the budget.
Australia Gets New Missile Launchers, Orders $200 Million in Torpedoes for AUKUS Subs
2 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) launcher vehicles arrive in Australia as the government orders $200 million missiles for AUKUS submarines.
Turnbull’s AUKUS Submarine Concerns Sunk by US Congressman Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney, former Chair and now ranking member of an influential Congressional subcommittee, says bipartisan support for AUKUS is ‘quite extraordinary.’
US Nuclear Submarine Begins Scouting Around Australia as AUKUS Takes Shape
The first steps towards realising the AUKUS defence pact have begun with the arrival of the USS Minnesota.
Australia ‘Waiting’ for Ukraine’s Request for Boots on the Ground, Will Give It ‘Due Consideration’
This comes as President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table after the US cut aid.
No Shock Over Trump Tariffs, Australia in Good Position: Wong
‘The president is implementing the agenda he was elected to implement,” Foreign Minister Wong
Australia’s Wong Hails Positive Discussions With Rubio on Quad, AUKUS
Wong met with Rubio and the leaders of U.S, Australia, India and Japan, where they discussed a a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Defence Minister Confident AUKUS Is on Track as Trump Takes Over
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles is confident America’s new commander-in-chief will back the nuclear-powered submarine project.
US Bipartisan Support Will Overcome AUKUS Scepticism: Congressman
AUKUS is designed as a counterweight to Beijing’s ongoing aggression in the Indo-Pacific.
Former Defence Secretary Tapped to Review ‘Toxic’ Culture at Australian Submarine Agency
A snap investigation into the Australian Submarine Agency, as the U.S. Navy seeks emergency funding for its submarine programme.
AUKUS Will ‘Cannibalise’ Military Spending: Former Defence Chief
Former Defence Force Chief Angus Houston has called for a rise to 3 percent in military spending, without which the cost of AUKUS will drain too much in funds.
AUKUS Partners to Accelerate Hypersonic Missile Development
Other nations have, or claim to have, the technology and to have conducted successful tests so Australia, the UK, and US are racing to catch up.
UN Failing to Maintain Global Peace: Shadow Minister Warns Against ‘Catastrophising’ Trump Election
The Australian government and opposition have moved to assuage concerns about a second Trump presidency.
Pillar Two of AUKUS More Important Than Nuclear Subs, but Is Floundering, Says Analyst
Director of Strategic Analysis Australia Michael Shoebridge says the technology exchange part of AUKUS matters more, but is in trouble.
Australia May Not Get AUKUS Subs Under Alternative Plan Presented to Congress
Lack of shipbuilding capacity and Australia’s refusal to unquestioningly back the US in regional conflicts are among reasons AUKUS might not happen.
Think Tank Warns AUKUS Too Big for Australia
The Australia Institute has told a Senate Committee that the lack of planning for AUKUS is ‘deeply worrying.’