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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.’
Tens of Billions to Be Spent on AUKUS Submarine-Building Precinct
The total price tag is still unknown but the government says the Western Australian facility will create 10,000 jobs.
American Public Not as Concerned About Beijing Compared to Five Eyes’ Allies
Though the public view of China broadly follows that of the government in each Five Eyes country, there are significant differences in the detail, a study finds
Australian Coal Exports A Better Choice Over High-Emission Alternatives: Deputy PM
In an interview in New Zealand, Richard Marles responded to criticism and questions about Australia’s commitment to the environment and regional security.
Australia, UK Eye New Treaty in Next Step Toward Creating AUKUS Nuclear Submarine
‘As AUKUS partners, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder in an increasingly unstable world,’ UK defence secretary.
South Korea, New Zealand, Canada Considered for AUKUS Collaboration
On the third anniversary of the AUKUS agreement between Australia, the US and the UK, plans for expansion have been revealed.
Lasers, 3D-Printed Rocket Boosters to Be Deployed Against Beijing’s ‘Grey Warfare’
Australia’s defence scientists are working on a range of new weapons to combat what Defence Minister Richard Marles calls Beijing’s ‘grey warfare.’
India Needs to Play a Greater Role in Countering Beijing: Study
A new paper from the US Studies Centre says India is too focused on its land border with China, risking the erosion of its power in the Indian Ocean.
Australia to Spend $850 Million Building Missiles Locally
A new factory near Newcastle airport will house production of two types of missiles in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia, a Norwegian-owned company.
US Regulatory Barriers Put AUKUS at Risk: Report
Despite progress in harmonising laws in Australia, the UK and the U.S., there remain barriers to the success of AUKUS, mostly lingering U.S. regulations.
Infrastructure, Criminal Deportation on the Agenda for Australia-NZ Leaders Meeting
This will be the first comprehensive bilateral meeting between the country’s leaders.
Australia, Canada Pledge Efforts to ‘Avoid War’ in Indo-Pacific
Avoiding conflict is ‘front and centre’ as both nations seek to respond to threats in the region.
Australia to Accept US, UK Nuclear Waste in Exchange for Nuclear Subs
This adds a unique dimension to the AUKUS partnership, which was primarily focused on defense and nuclear.
US to Increase Military Rotations in Australia in Response to CCP Aggression
Australian and United States defence and foreign affairs officials have warned that Beijing’s actions in the Indo-Pacific put stability at risk.
Australia Should Not Limit Itself to 8 Nuclear Submarines: Labor MP
Former soldier, now-MP Luke Gosling says Australia should not stop building submarines once its entire AUKUS fleet is completed.
