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.
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.
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.
Defence industry and workforce plan set for imminent release
A plan for how to grow the nation’s defence industry and the related workforce as we embark on an unprecedented naval ship build will be released soon.
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‘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.
AUKUS a ‘big bet’ on Australia says US
Joe Biden’s National Security Adviser has admitted America has taken a ‘big bet’ on the Australia-US alliance under AUKUS.
China on edge over Australia’s nuclear deal
China is taking advantage of the diplomatic spat between Australia and France to further its own narrative about the government’s nuclear ambitions.
France subs deal snub ‘clumsy’: Biden
The American and French Presidents have sat down in an attempt to repair strained relationships brought about by a submarine deal.
Why France is still angry with ScoMo
Prime Minister Scott Morrison had been waiting weeks for a phone call with the French President, but this could explain the lingering fury.
French PM’s message for ScoMo during call
After ignoring Scott Morrison’s pleas for weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron has finally taken the PM’s call. This is what he said.
‘Security risk’: Defence blasted over ageing submarines
Defence of Australia’s maritime borders is operating on a “wing and a prayer” with Collins class submarines, parliament has heard.
Officials grilled over ‘secret’ sub deal
Officials have remained tight-lipped over a submarine deal that caused an international rift with the French.
Beijing ‘unnerved’ by military alliance
The establishment of a new military alliance would have rightly ‘unnerved’ China’s President Xi Jinping, a former US secretary of state says.
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