Navy announces $11.1bn ‘new fleet of lethality’
A revamp of the Royal Australian Navy will see the number of warships more than double and the addition of missile-firing drone ships. See the full details.
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.
‘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.
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.
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The opportunity for Australia’s defence tech SMEs goes beyond AUKUS
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No hard knocks: The SA school guaranteeing graduates jobs
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‘Blindsided’ community protests nuclear base
More than a thousand protesters are preparing to rally against plans to establish a nuclear-powered submarine base in regional NSW.
Aus-UK work visa changes: What they mean for you
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Moment protester heckles acting PM
Acting prime minister Richard Marles has been interrupted at a defence summit by a heckler protesting the multi-billion dollar AUKUS deal.
What major defence review means for SA
Adelaide will be critical to the huge new national security plan announced this week, from nuclear-powered submarines, to ships and the potential for missile manufacture. Paul Starick explains.
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