Trump shows strong hand, but we hold AUKUS ace
The US President’s speech to congress played to his strengths, but his announcement to ‘resurrect shipbuilding’ may present Australia with a golden opportunity.
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Huge AUKUS move amid China splurge
The Albanese government is launching an AUKUS game plan for Australian industry against a backdrop of higher defence spending in China.
Airport closes, voluntary evacuation begins as Alfred approaches
The Gold Coast airport has closed and the Queensland Premier says ‘now’s the time’ to leave at-risk properties after 70 people evacuate from South Stradbroke Island. Defence Minister ‘confident’ about AUKUS under Trump.
With defence alliances, it should be one for all and all for one
We should work with AUKUS, ANZUS, the Five Eyes and the Quad nations to agree that an attack, disrespect or bullying of one will be met by a response from all.
How to protect NATO, AUKUS and other alliances from Trump
House and Senate Republicans must stand up against dismantling US alliances and gutting the defence budget; they should redirect Donald Trump’s focus to other targets, especially the EU.
Trump’s AUKUS embarrassment shows insignificance of deal to the President
Donald Trump’s inability to recognise the acronym AUKUS when asked about it in the Oval Office tell us a few home truths about where this deal – which is central to Australia’s defence planning – ranks in the President’s head.
An awkward moment for AUKUS
Donald Trump has appeared briefly confused about what the AUKUS defence partnership is, before confirming he would discuss the arrangement in his meeting with British PM Sir Keir Starmer.
Albanese dismisses fears China’s navy rehearsing land-strike mission
The PM played down the presence of the warships amid speculation they will circumnavigate Australia, and the Defence Industry Minister claimed ‘the highest level of surveillance’ was being deployed.
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Austal says Trump good for business
US Navy shipbuilder Austal thinks it can pass on increases in steel and aluminium costs as a result of tariffs.
Britain ‘will focus on NATO, not AUKUS’
A panicked Europe, and Britain, are quickly recalibrating defence arrangements as the Trump administration reduces security of the continent, leaving future elements of the AUKUS deal in peril.
WA Treasurer’s warning over rise of unionisation under Albanese IR laws
Rita Saffioti said the federal government ‘has its agenda’ but WA wants to ensure its resources projects are profitable and continue to be supported.
Red alert for AUKUS submarine reactors
A Rolls-Royce program set to supply reactor cores for Australia’s nuclear submarines has been branded as ‘unachievable’ in a blow to the nation’s AUKUS ambitions.
Australia broke its word on aluminium exports: Trump proclamation
Australia has been accused by the Trump administration of threatening US national security and ‘disregarding a verbal commitment’ by allowing aluminium to surge into the country, as well as failing to rein in steel exports.
ASX 200 down as Trump tariffs loom; tech sector hit
Steel, aluminum producers mixed after latest Trump tariff threat. Is JB Hi-Fi topping out? Car Group, JB Hi-Fi and WiseTech leading losses. In contrast, Star and Ansell find support.
Labor backs Rudd to handle Trump as Deputy PM grilled on AUKUS
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has backed Kevin Rudd to continue as Australia’s ambassador to the US amid fresh questions about his tenure since US President Donald Trump revealed plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
Important step for AUKUS pact
The Trump administration wants the first submarine ready for Australia on time and Australia’s down payment to boost production under the AUKUS agreement is an important step.
Trump makes huge call on big Aussie deal
President Donald Trump has revealed where he stands on a major partnership with Australia after the Albanese government delivered a $798m payment.
‘Unique’ AUKUS deal earns Trump approval
President Donald Trump has flagged his support for the complex defence arrangement with Australia after the Albanese government delivered a $798m payment.
Marles’ high stakes AUKUS meeting
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles is heading to Washington DC to talk AUKUS with his new counterpart in Donald Trump’s administration.
Marles pays US an AUKUS advance
Australia has made its first AUKUS down payment to the US as the Albanese government looks to lock-in Trump administration support for the submarine program.
‘Woke nonsense’: AUKUS blamed for renaming of HMS Agincourt
Don’t mention the Hundred Years’ War: Britain’s Labour government has been attacked by the defence establishment for decision to rename submarine.
In firm grip of a new world order, Wong races to make friends, influence people
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has used her first bilateral meeting with the US’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, to build support for the AUKUS partnership and promote closer economic security.
Wong’s key Trump team meetings
Foreign Minister Penny Wong described her first meeting with the new US Secretary of State as “very warm and constructive”.
Major step reached in AUKUS deal
The AUKUS agreement has reached another early milestone in the days before the second inauguration of incoming US president Donald Trump.
Trump is AUKUS’s last best hope
Trump and his administration are likely to speak kindly of AUKUS. This will be highly deceptive for Australians.
Blinken brushes off Trump threats on Panama Canal
Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said US policy on the Panama Canal was ‘not going to change’, dismissing Donald Trump’s threats to seize it by force as bluster.
‘Blueprint:’ Trump pick backs Aussie deal
The man hand-picked by Donald Trump to lead the US’ foreign agenda has given his unwavering support to the significant security deal.
AUKUS to get ‘strong support’ in Trump administration
Incoming Secretary of State Marco Rubio used his confirmation hearing to say the trilateral agreement could secure ‘a better strategic outlook’ for its partners in the Pacific.
Biden lauds AUKUS as key achievement
In his final foreign policy speech, Joe Biden declared the US is ‘winning the worldwide competition’, citing the AUKUS defence pact as a pivotal achievement in countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.
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