‘Hammer blow’: Libs lash out as Mali hails naval overhaul
The premier has hailed revamped plans for Australia’s future navy as a big win for Adelaide’s shipbuilding industry – but the opposition leader sees it very differently.
AUKUS
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.
Frigates cut amid $20bn blowout but next-gen naval build revealed
The defence minister has confirmed plans to build Hunter class frigates in Adelaide will be cut back, but a new project will be unveiled to take their place.
Naval overhaul: Fewer Adelaide frigates but eight new warships
Six Hunter-class frigates are likely to be built in Adelaide instead of nine, and the navy will be bolstered by a new fleet of small warships, according to reports.
Mali plots escape from endless loop as SA faces new Abbott moment
I’ve been watching the ups and downs of Adelaide shipbuilding for 30 years and history is repeating itself in the Hunter frigates farce, writes Paul Starick.
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Problem with Albo’s $368bn promise
Anthony Albanese’s revelation the AUKUS nuclear submarines will cost up to $368bn has triggered questions about the hit to Aussie taxpayers.
China’s threat over $368bn subs deal
China has warned that Australia is “planting a time bomb” after a massive nuclear-powered submarine deal with the US and UK was revealed.
Billions of dollars, thousands of jobs: What subs deal means for SA
Questions hanging over the future of South Australia’s shipbuilding industry have been answered in a major announcement this morning. We explain the deal.
‘Best in the world’: Australia seals $368bn AUKUS subs deal
Anthony Albanese has declared a historic AUKUS nuclear subs deal “an Australian sovereign capability”, while Joe Biden said the US could ask for “no better partners”.
Dutton backs NDIS cuts to pay for subs
Peter Dutton has flagged that the opposition would back cuts to programs such as the NDIS to pay for the AUKUS subs deal.
Hypersonic missiles coming before AUKUS nuke subs
New military hardware, including hypersonic missiles, will be rolled out before the AUKUS subs arrive in a bid to boost Aussie defences.
‘New dawn’: Albo prepares for major reveal
The Prime Minister is preparing to reveal details of a significant and historic deal which may change Australia’s future.
Aussie nuclear sub plan to create 20,000 jobs
Details of the massive workforce needed to build the nuclear submarine are about to be announced and one state will be a big winner.
Australia set to buy five US nuclear subs
Australia is tipped to buy up to five US nuclear submarines while building its own fleet of UK-designed boats.
‘Massive deal’: Albo’s historic US trip means it’s D-Day for SA
Australia is just days away from its biggest security deal since WWII – and it could change SA forever.
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