Patrick Conroy
Scott Morrison backs new AUKUS plan, urges Australia not to ‘surrender’ to doubt
The Defence Department boss, navy chief and senior ministers said it was always Australia’s preference to acquire second-hand submarines from the US.
- Matthew Knott
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China accused of using diplomatic theft to freeze Australia out in Pacific
China is intensifying its efforts to expand its influence in the Pacific and stymie a $500 million treaty deal between Australia and Vanuatu.
- Matthew Knott
‘Star Wars in Australia’: This anti-drone laser system can hit targets the size of a 10-cent piece
The Australian-made laser system is being put on a fast track for use by the defence force as part of a $7 billion spend on drone-killing technology.
- Matthew Knott
- Opinion
- Defence spending
This is a big step forward on defence for Australia. Too bad we’re playing catch-up
The commitments of Australia’s new defence strategy and investment plan are necessary. But governments have been warned of the gathering storm for years.
- Rory Medcalf
Australia seals UK defence deal with $300m for AUKUS sub reactors
The new spending is the first payment for Rolls-Royce equipment to be installed in the first AUKUS boats, as Defence Minister Pat Conroy visits his British counterpart in London.
- David Crowe
Muslim leaders slam Morrison as ‘reckless, irresponsible’ after Islam speech
Andrew Bragg has urged Australian Muslims to take some responsibility for religious extremism, after Scott Morrison told an antisemitism conference in Israel that Islamic leaders should enforce stronger standards on their communities.
- Brittany Busch and Mostafa Rachwani
The key card Albanese can play to keep Trump onside in Oval Office
Avoiding a “Zelensky moment” or the humiliation of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa will be a top priority for the prime minister as he walks into the White House this week.
- Michael Koziol
ADF to introduce billion-dollar drone dome over Brisbane 2032
Australia is set to spend $1.3 billion on new counter-drone measures, with the technology to be ready to protect 2032 Olympic sites.
- Cameron Atfield
Australian tanks arrive in Ukraine after nine-month wait
Around 40 Australian army tanks have arrived in Ukraine to help defend the country against Vladimir Putin’s invading Russian forces.
- Matthew Knott
- Analysis
- Pacific diplomacy
‘Better than a veto’: NRL soft power play packs a secret punch on China
The announcement of a new NRL team was about so much more than a new NRL team. The setting of the press conference told the story.
- Matthew Knott