Prepare to launch? Critical frigates decision imminent
The future of the $45bn Hunter Class frigate build will be determined within days, with the release of a crucial navy surface fleet review.
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.
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.
‘Alarming to say the least’: Worrying sign for state’s defence sector
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.
Brits float big idea to save Adelaide from disaster
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.
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‘Absolutely false’: ScoMo denies snub
Scott Morrison says his government did everything US President Joe Biden asked of it ahead of a historic military alliance.
‘Wrong’: Albo rejects former PM’s view
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Dutton turns to unmanned subs to patrol the Pacific
Australia will counter China’s expansion in the Pacific with cutting-edge unmanned submarines and upgraded missiles.
A bandaid solution to our great defence dilemma
Cheap unmanned submarines may help Australia’s underwater defence deterrent but it’s a short-term fix for a long-term problem, writes Charles Miranda.
‘As much as possible’: PM says SA subs comments were twisted
Scott Morrison has been forced to clarify comments that appeared to suggest Adelaide may lose the building work for nuclear-powered submarines.
Xenophon demands watchdog after billions sunk on subs
Revelations of how much was wasted on the aborted French deal should trigger the end to Australia’s “shocking” history of bungling big contracts, the Senate hopeful says.
Doubts over local submarine build
Concerns are growing that the AUKUS nuclear submarines will not be built locally, while experts are calling for clarity over a long-term industry plan.
‘Provocative’: Dutton fires back at Karl
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has hit out at the Today host Karl Stefanovic for being “provocative” as questions linger over a government deal.
$10b nuclear subs base to be built on east coast
Australia’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines will be based in one of three east coast locations with two NSW port towns on the short-list.
‘Punch in the guts’: SA’s defence jobs blow
New data shows just how long it will take for SA’s defence industry to reach the soaring heights once promised with the French.
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