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Democrat Senator Says Trump Team Making ‘Big Jumps’ on AUKUS Pact
‘[Trump has] put the right people into the leadership of this [AUKUS] in the Pentagon, who come at it from somewhat of a different perspective,’ said Tim Kaine.
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Kevin Rudd Quits as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Rudd’s decision to leave a year early was “entirely” his own.
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AUKUS in Full Swing, Australia-US Alliance Fortified in AUSMIN Meeting
Australia and the US have both confirmed the other as their nation’s strongest ally.
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Australia ‘Working Through’ Finalised Pentagon Review of AUKUS
The government says it’s ‘full steam ahead’ on initiatives including nuclear subs.
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South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
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Trump Says AUKUS May Not Be Needed, US Military Power Enough to Deter CCP
President Trump affirms his commitment to AUKUS but says American strength is enough to ensure Indo-Pacific stability.
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Assistant Secretary Nominee Says Taiwan Needs to Lift Defense Spending, Calls for Increased Sub Building
Taiwan needs to increase military spending, John Noh said, while also asserting that Indo-Pacific stability is essential to combat the ‘alarming’ rise of China.
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Spend More on Defence, Introduce National Service to Combat ‘Assertive’ China, Analyst Says
‘Australia’s circumstances may not just be the most challenging since the Second World War ... but the worst in our history,’ Mick Ryan said.
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Former US Defense Advisor Calls for AUKUS to Zero in on Advanced Air and Strike Systems
A report by a prominent think tank is calling for AUKUS nations to increase long-range capabilities and lethality.
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Republican, Democrat Lawmakers Push for ‘Unwavering’ Commitment to AUKUS
Members of Congress warn Beijing’s rapid nuclear, cyber, and space expansion poses a grave threat to America and its Indo-Pacific allies.
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FBI’s Visit Down Under to Ramp up Counter-Influence Efforts Against Beijing: Analysts
‘Its deterrent effect will not be apparent for some time to come but it is a step forward,' said Carl Schuster, an instructor at Hawaii Pacific University.
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Foreign Spies Targeting AUKUS Secrets, Warns Australian Spy Chief
Spies are attempting to infiltrate everything from the media to private projects, ASIO boss Mike Burgess warns.
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Pentagon’s AUKUS Review Verdict Delayed, Leaving Pact in Limbo
The Pentagon is promising a rigorous, fact-based assessment of its alignment with America First.
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Australia and UK to Sign 50-Year Defence Treaty Under AUKUS Alliance
‘There will be over 21,000 people working on the conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered AUKUS submarine programme,’ said the UK government.
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Opposition Urges Australian Leader Not to Neglect US Relationship
Minister Angus Taylor says Australia has a historic alliance with the United States and shouldn’t let it fall behind.
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Minister Says Australia Will Not Commit Troops to Conflict Ahead of Time
‘We don’t discuss hypotheticals,’ Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said.
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Albanese Talks ‘Cute Koalas’ in China as Taiwan Defence Question Goes Unanswered
A top US defence official has asked Australian policymakers whether they will back Taiwan in the event of a conflict.
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Canberra Has Not Got Washington’s Message on Defence Spending: Abbott
The Albanese government said they would not ‘pluck a figure out of the air and work out how to spend it.’
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Wong Says Australia and US Recognise Importance of AUKUS Amid Concerns Over Review
Australia’s foreign minister has met the US secretary of state during the recent QUAD meeting.
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West Australian Premier Heads to London to Push for Bigger AUKUS Role
Roger Cook has headed to the UK, rather than the US, to help ensure the agreement survives a Pentagon review.
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Democrat Senator Says Trump Team Making ‘Big Jumps’ on AUKUS Pact
‘[Trump has] put the right people into the leadership of this [AUKUS] in the Pentagon, who come at it from somewhat of a different perspective,’ said Tim Kaine.
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Kevin Rudd Quits as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Rudd’s decision to leave a year early was “entirely” his own.
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AUKUS in Full Swing, Australia-US Alliance Fortified in AUSMIN Meeting
Australia and the US have both confirmed the other as their nation’s strongest ally.
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Australia ‘Working Through’ Finalised Pentagon Review of AUKUS
The government says it’s ‘full steam ahead’ on initiatives including nuclear subs.
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South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
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Trump Says AUKUS May Not Be Needed, US Military Power Enough to Deter CCP
President Trump affirms his commitment to AUKUS but says American strength is enough to ensure Indo-Pacific stability.
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Assistant Secretary Nominee Says Taiwan Needs to Lift Defense Spending, Calls for Increased Sub Building
Taiwan needs to increase military spending, John Noh said, while also asserting that Indo-Pacific stability is essential to combat the ‘alarming’ rise of China.
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Spend More on Defence, Introduce National Service to Combat ‘Assertive’ China, Analyst Says
‘Australia’s circumstances may not just be the most challenging since the Second World War ... but the worst in our history,’ Mick Ryan said.
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Former US Defense Advisor Calls for AUKUS to Zero in on Advanced Air and Strike Systems
A report by a prominent think tank is calling for AUKUS nations to increase long-range capabilities and lethality.
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Republican, Democrat Lawmakers Push for ‘Unwavering’ Commitment to AUKUS
Members of Congress warn Beijing’s rapid nuclear, cyber, and space expansion poses a grave threat to America and its Indo-Pacific allies.
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FBI’s Visit Down Under to Ramp up Counter-Influence Efforts Against Beijing: Analysts
‘Its deterrent effect will not be apparent for some time to come but it is a step forward,' said Carl Schuster, an instructor at Hawaii Pacific University.
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Foreign Spies Targeting AUKUS Secrets, Warns Australian Spy Chief
Spies are attempting to infiltrate everything from the media to private projects, ASIO boss Mike Burgess warns.
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Pentagon’s AUKUS Review Verdict Delayed, Leaving Pact in Limbo
The Pentagon is promising a rigorous, fact-based assessment of its alignment with America First.
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Australia and UK to Sign 50-Year Defence Treaty Under AUKUS Alliance
‘There will be over 21,000 people working on the conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered AUKUS submarine programme,’ said the UK government.
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Opposition Urges Australian Leader Not to Neglect US Relationship
Minister Angus Taylor says Australia has a historic alliance with the United States and shouldn’t let it fall behind.
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Minister Says Australia Will Not Commit Troops to Conflict Ahead of Time
‘We don’t discuss hypotheticals,’ Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said.
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Albanese Talks ‘Cute Koalas’ in China as Taiwan Defence Question Goes Unanswered
A top US defence official has asked Australian policymakers whether they will back Taiwan in the event of a conflict.
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Canberra Has Not Got Washington’s Message on Defence Spending: Abbott
The Albanese government said they would not ‘pluck a figure out of the air and work out how to spend it.’
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Wong Says Australia and US Recognise Importance of AUKUS Amid Concerns Over Review
Australia’s foreign minister has met the US secretary of state during the recent QUAD meeting.
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West Australian Premier Heads to London to Push for Bigger AUKUS Role
Roger Cook has headed to the UK, rather than the US, to help ensure the agreement survives a Pentagon review.
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