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Defence Spending to Increase by $50 Billion to Combat ‘Ominous’ Indo-Pacific Environment
Defence Minister Richard Marles says recruiting New Zealand migrants on the cards to bolster dwindling personnel numbers.
Former Aussie PM Suggests New Zealand Abandon Its Nuclear Free Policy
New Zealand is also believed to be considering its AUKUS membership options.
Rise in Anti-Semitism a ‘Failure of Political Leadership’: Dutton
This comes after Foreign Minister Penny Wong called for a Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel.
Small Philippine Island the ‘Most Dangerous Flashpoint’ for Australia: US Indo-Pacific Commander
Right across the Indo-Pacific region, Beijing is trying to ‘gain territorial space, unilaterally through force,’ according to Admiral John Aquilino.
Australia Appoints New Head of the Defence Force
Vice-Admiral David Johnston will take on the top job subject to approval from the governor general.
AUKUS Nations Interested in Partnership With Japan for ‘Cutting-Edge Defence’ Tech
‘We are considering cooperation with Japan on AUKUS Pillar II advanced capability projects.’
Japan May Join AUKUS Alliance Against Beijing
America’s ambassador in Tokyo, Rahm Emanuel, appears to have confirmed that Japan is to join the second tranche of the AUKUS partnership.
Certain Defence Projects to Be Scrapped to Realign ADF Against China Threat
Restructuring all 3 ADF branches is inevitable and Mr. Marles added that he was hamstrung by a Defence budget that contained an $42 billion shortfall.
Australia’s AUKUS Submarines May Be Delayed by 3 Years
The Secretary of the US Navy, Carlos Del Toro, concluded that production was running 24 to 36 months behind schedule.
Australia Invests Nearly $20 Billion in Submarines, Solidifies Commitment to AUKUS
The three partner nations ’remain fully committed to this shared endeavour.’
UK Foreign Secretary Says Beijing Presents ‘Epoch-Defining Challenge’
Former British PM David Cameron, now Foreign Secretary, says “lights are flashing red” and we live in a much more dangerous world.
Keating Compliments Wang, While Opposition Takes Aim at Backchannel Diplomacy
Former Australian PM Paul Keating says Beijing’s Foreign Minister “displayed a keen understanding of Australia’s strengths” following a private meeting.
Beijing’s Foreign Minister Seeks Meeting With Former Australian Prime Minister
Paul Keating has been scathing of the AUKUS trilateral pact between Australia, the US, and UK.
Parliamentary Committee Unanimously Backs Military Secrets Bill
Defence Amendment (Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets) Bill tightens the rules on former defence staffers working for foreign governments.
CCP Foreign Minister Locks in Visit to Australia
The visit is shrouded with questions around the treatment of Australian writer Yang Hengjun, who was sentenced to death in China.
AUKUS May Be Impacted by US Submarine Supply Constraints
AUKUS aims to increase security in the Indo-Pacific region, and the supply of the submarines is under threat after the US cuts to their defence budget.
‘Can Rattling’ Keating Cuts Loose Over Revelations of Beijing-Backed Spy Ring
Three senior public servants should have been sacked by the incoming Albanese government, the former prime minister said.
Australia Keen to Keep ASEAN Focus on Trade, Not Beijing’s Influence
Given Beijing’s influence over many ASEAN nations, the Australian government is keen to keep the talks focused on trade and regional development.
Lower Your Expectations for Australia’s Latest Defence ‘Overhaul’
If Australia is ever invaded, a large portion of the blame for our lack of preparedness can be sheeted home to a generation of South Australian politicians.
