In China’s shadow, new Australian defense review focuses on denial, long-range weapons
The review also takes Australia’s acquisition strategy to task, saying it’s too slow to get capabilities into the hands of the armed forces.
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Opposition says review ‘a cannibalisation’ – as it happened
This blog is now closed.Defence strategic review: Australia will build longer range military power amid ‘radically different’ security environmentFive things you need to know about how the defence strategic review changes Australia’s military prioritie…
War of words: Australia can expect a hostile response from China to strategic defence review
Experts say Australia should look beyond criticism that is largely for domestic Chinese consumption and engage on a broader levelGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s strategic defence review, to be made p…
Australia to dramatically scale back spending on infantry fighting vehicles in major defence overhaul
The move aims to free up funding for the government to accelerate and expand other projectsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is set to dramatically scale back the number of infantry fighting vehicles it …
Foreign spies are aggressively seeking ‘disloyal’ insiders with access to Australia’s secrets, Asio warns
Intelligence agency wants government security clearance system ‘hardened’ to protect sensitive informationGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastForeign spies are “aggressively seeking secrets across all parts of Austr…
South Korea and Japan resume intel sharing agreement, but not all problems are solved
“The restoration of the bilateral GSOMIA and the desire now to expand intelligence and other types of security cooperation are made possible by President Yoon’s determination to improve relations and Japan’s growing anxiety about an assertive Chi…
Penny Wong dismisses Paul Keating’s claim that the military has taken over Australian foreign policy
Foreign minister says foreign and defence policies are both essential for making the country stronger and more influentialGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPenny Wong will dismiss Paul Keating’s claim that the mil…
‘Aukus Jobs’ recruitment firm promises efficiency for defence industry, but department denies affiliation
Web domain was secured two days after nuclear submarine plan announced but CEO says it ‘never pretended to be’ a government entityGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastFrom the street, it looks like any other suburban…
Liberal senator insists Australia must be ‘ruthless’ in pursuit of US military technology
James Paterson says regulatory barriers in US could imperil access to AI, hypersonic weapons and other advanced systemsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia needs to be “ruthless” about prioritising which te…
Future undersea warfare will rely on uncrewed submarines as ocean becomes ‘transparent’, defence contractor says
CEO of defence firm building Australia’s Ghost Shark autonomous submarines sees the vehicles as ‘a force multiplier’Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastNavie…