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Australians are clear on our biggest threats. But our leaders don’t want to discuss it
Voters want to know what the contenders for the prime ministership will do to protect the national interest. Neither Albanese nor Dutton so far have any answers for them.
- Peter Hartcher
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- Australia votes
Worse than Russia? Voters fear Trump’s America
Former ambassadors and Defence officials warned on Monday that Australia should shift to a stronger form of self-defence in case the US retreated from the ANZUS alliance.
- David Crowe
What we know about the budget so far
Jim Chalmers will present his fourth budget on Tuesday night. Here’s what we already know will be in the pre-election fiscal blueprint.
- Shane Wright
Roulettes burst through grey day at Avalon ahead of airshow
From the ground, the Pilatus’ 600 horsepower engines make a clear piercing sound that turns into a growl. But what’s going on the cockpit is no less impressive.
- Chris Zappone
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- Australia votes
Warp speed: Defence spending to accelerate ahead of election battle
The Trump administration has called on Australia to lift defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP, but both major parties see this as too ambitious.
- Matthew Knott
Australia is buying the ‘best submarines in the world’. Here’s what we’ll get
One of the US Navy’s most prized assets – a Virginia-class nuclear submarine – has been visiting Australia. We stepped aboard for a rare tour.
- Matthew Knott
- Opinion
- AUKUS
Trump’s rocked the boat, but now’s not the time to bail on AUKUS
The shared strategic interests between Australia and the US are more aligned now than at any time since World War II. Catastrophising every US move only casts doubt on our own reliability as an ally.
- Jennifer Parker
‘Era of rearmament’: German arms maker looks to cash in on Trump turmoil
Europe’s largest producer of munitions says it’s set to profit from the region’s rising military spending as Donald Trump shifts the US away from its support of Europe.
- Melissa Eddy
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- Trump diplomacy
The US used to be a comforting blanket. Now, it’s the monster under the bed
Our security alliance with the US used to make us feel safe from threats lurking in the dark. Not anymore.
- Melanie La'Brooy
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- AUKUS
‘We need a plan B’: Admiral’s call for AUKUS rethink over unreliable Trump
Former Defence Force chief Chris Barrie says he has watched with alarm as the US president upends traditional alliances.
- Matthew Knott
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