Australia can’t afford Labor going to water on Adelaide ships
If cabinet lacks the resolve to push ahead with Adelaide’s $45bn frigate projects, what hope do we have when it’s time to build nuclear subs.
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.
Alarm bells about $45bn Adelaide frigate project
The prospect of only three naval frigates being built in Adelaide is sparking strong concern at the highest levels of the state government.
‘Very significant milestone’: AUKUS brings another first
Australian forces will partner with the US in one of the most famous battlegrounds in the Pacific in the next step of the AUKUS pact.
Scomo under fire for AUKUS job
Mr Morrison will clock in alongside key former Trump figures, former secretary of state Mike Pompeo and ex-security advisor Robert O’Brien.
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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.
Dutton unloads on ‘irrational’ China
A senior politician has unloaded on Beijing as tensions between Australia and China continue to rise.
Cocoon wraps up $5m in funding
Christopher Pyne is advising secure file sharing start-up Cocoon Data, which has been buoyed by the recent forming of the AUKUS alliance.
Shock report reveals Defence too low on fuel to fight a war
Size matters when it comes to Defence. Now Australia’s current force and fuel supplies are too small to see us survive any regional war.
‘Cheated’ France issues blistering attack on Australia
France has taken a scathing swipe at Scott Morrison, accusing him of backstabbing the country over a multibillion-dollar submarine deal.
Senator’s promise to SA small business
In a late-night pitch to industry leaders, Senator Simon Birmingham has vowed to make defence contracts less risky and more profitable for local companies.
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