Mali’s sliding doors moment: Did Premier make the wrong move?
Premier Peter Malinauskas had a sliding doors moment about a decade ago, writes Paul Starick. History could have been very different.
The AUKUS a landmark agreement between the US, UK and Australia, which was announced to share military technology and boost combined military strength in the Asia-Pacific region.
Premier Peter Malinauskas had a sliding doors moment about a decade ago, writes Paul Starick. History could have been very different.
South Australia has recorded a concerning drop in the number of people starting apprenticeships in skills that will be needed for the state’s defence sector.
Major defence company Babcock believes it has a solution that will fill both a capability gap and keep the nation’s hopes for a continuous shipbuilding program alive.
One of the architects of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine build has warned about cuts to Adelaide’s $45bn frigate project.
China lashed out at the newly unveiled nuclear submarine deal with the UK and US, saying highly enriched, weapons-grade uranium put Australia on a “path of error and danger”.
There’s one natural feature of Adelaide that doesn’t sit well with nuclear reactors, meaning our shipyards will need to be built to cope.
There’s one key reason Australia can’t afford to ignore China and the threats it’s making right on our nation’s doorstep, argues Tom Minear.
It took some prodding from journalists for a pragmatic adviser to give up the most eye-catching new fact of Australia’s new nuclear subs deal.
There are several states across Australia where nuclear waste could be dumped after the nation inked a new subs deal. See where and why.
The submarines deal is expensive and risky but will redefine Australia’s long-term security and change the game with China forever.
This is how Defence will cover the building of the AUKUS submarines, and where spending cuts will have to be made.
Beijing has accused Australia of fuelling an arms race hours after Anthony Albanese signed off on a historic $368bn deal for nuclear submarines.
The massive AUKUS deal between Australia, the UK and US includes co-operation in other defence technology, not just nuclear powered submarines.
Premier Peter Malinauskas says he’s flying to the home of UK nuclear submarine construction tomorrow to “strike while the iron is hot”.
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