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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.

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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.

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Future Hunter class frigate (BAE Systems image)

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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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2022) The future Virginia-class attack submarine Montana (SSN 794) conducts initial sea trials Feb. 1, 2022 in the Atlantic Ocean. Montana is the 10th Virginia-class submarine. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of HII by Ashley Cowan)

$5.2 billion AUKUS deal in limbo

A crucial plan to speed up submarine production in the US has been caught in the middle of a bitter political dispute.

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Evolved Hunter Class design for guided missile frigate. Supplied by BAE Systems Australia

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.

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An Australian Army Officer from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment walks from a No 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules after arriving at RAAF Base Scherger for Exercise Northern Shield 2017. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Northern Shield 2017 (NS17) is an Australian Defence Force (ADF) training activity where high-readiness forces deploy quickly to remote locations in Australia in response to a simulated incident. This year, NS17 involves a civilian evacuation scenario from a fictitious state that is based on the North Queensland region. This exercise is designed to enable the Australian Defence Force to practice and participate in supporting an Australian Whole-of-Government response. A wide range of Australian Defence Force capabilities and personnel have been brought together for this short notice exercise to demonstrate Defence’s ability to respond to any contingency in the region and provide an agile, decisive and effective deterrent to any future incidents.

Multi-billion dollar boost for Aussie military bases

Australian defence sites deemed critical are set to get a multi-billion dollar makeover. See why and what’s planned.

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Your SayNational

Members from Australiaâs Federation Guard participate in the march past during the Turkish international service at Gallipoli, Turkey. *** Local Caption *** On Anzac Day, we remember not only the Australian & New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who died on 25 April 1915 and throughout the Gallipoli campaign, but every one of our servicewomen and men who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We reflect on their great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of service to their country. The Anzac spirit lives on in the hearts and minds of all Australians as we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who contributed so much in shaping the identity of this proud nation. Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia and serving around the world will commemorate Anzac Day through dawn services and commemorative services. In Australia, ADF personnel will support the Australian War Memorial services as well as services in each capital city and dozens of smaller cities and towns. Overseas, ADF personnel will also support services at Gallipoli in Turkey, Villers-Bretonneux in France as well as services in the Middle East and across the Indo-Pacific.

‘Tricky politics’: Defence review timing slammed

The PM’s defence review has been criticised as “tone-deaf” and out of touch after it was released on Anzac Day eve. See why.

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Exercise Silicon Brolga at Townsville Field Training Area at High Range. An Australian Army soldier from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, clears a compound during an explosive urban breaching serial at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Picture: Defence Media.

‘Groundless claims’: China blasts Aussie military review

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has delivered a pointed message for Australia and its allies in response to the Defence Strategic Review.

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Artist's impression of the future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine to be built in Australia using a hybrid UK and US design. Picture: Defence/Supplied,

Where Australia’s new submarine base could be

A major review into Australia’s Defence system has revealed the need for a new submarine base. See why and where it could be located.

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Defence Strategic Reviews weapons story artwork.

Australia’s defence weaponry: What’s in, what’s out

Australia’s defence weapons need to be urgently addressed. See what the proposed multi-billion dollar fire power reshuffle could mean.

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OpinionNational

BEIJING - JULY 28: People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers take part in a drill during a reporting trip to the Third Guard Division of the PLA on July 28, 2009 in Beijing, China. August 1st marks the 82nd anniversary of the founding of the PLA. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)

Defence threat Australia can’t afford to ignore

We have traded on our geography as our natural defence for decades but technology shows this is no longer viable to protect ourselves from foreign enemies, argues Charles Miranda.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator for South Australia and Leader of the Government in the Senate, Penny Wong addresses the National Press Club in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Wong and ex-PM’s war of words

A former prime minister has launched another attack on Penny Wong after she called out his earlier comments criticising her over the AUKUS deal.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos April 11, 2023: The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, and Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell, are in Adelaide today and held a joint press conference. The Australian Government has reached an agreement with China that creates a pathway towards resolving the dispute over Australian barley.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Naomi Jellicoe

Penny Wong blasts ex-PM

Penny Wong has hit back at a former prime minister, saying he “diminished his legacy” by sensationally attacking the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program.

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