Huge AUKUS move amid China splurge
The Albanese government is launching an AUKUS game plan for Australian industry against a backdrop of higher defence spending in China.
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.
$500m Adelaide skills centre to kickstart nuclear sub jobs
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Austal says Trump good for business
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‘Monumental’: Major update for defence pact
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AUKUS is safe no matter who’s in the White House: Austal chair
He was appointed, and then sacked, by Donald Trump as US Navy secretary but Austal chair Richard Spencer is comfortable the future of the alliance is safe.
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AUKUS timeline in question after UK fire
A fire at a major UK shipyard has sparked concerns about whether the AUKUS submarines will be delivered on time.
AUKUS subs plan ‘could be torn up’ if Trump wins
A top adviser has warned there could be dire consequences for Australia’s plans to acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines if Donald Trump wins the US election.
Warning on ‘unacceptable’ China risk to Aus
The US President has been warned there is “no time to wait” on a security deal involving Australia given the “grave and imminent threat” of China in the Indo-Pacific.
China’s blunt message on Taiwan at Mali’s Adelaide reception
A top Chinese official has declared the Communist nation’s “family reunion” will not be complete without Taiwan, at an event hosted by Premier Peter Malinauskas.
Major defence firm relocates headquarters to Adelaide
A multinational defence firm is moving its headquarters to Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen, in a jobs and skills coup for South Australia.
SA companies ready to strike on massive subs deal
Five South Australian companies are getting race-ready for lucrative work building nuclear-powered submarines under an agreement with the United States’ largest shipbuilder.
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