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Scheme allowing nuclear materials in Australian submarines worries experts about precedent of safeguard removalThe Aukus scheme announced on Monday in San Diego represents the first time a loophole in the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has…
First of new vessels expected to be seaworthy by the end of 2030s, with Australia receiving theirs in early 2040sThe UK’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet could double in size as plans were revealed for the new “Aukus” vessels to be based on a British d…
Reworking of policy marks Britain’s changed view of its position in light of tilt to authoritarianism and volatilityBritain’s refresh of its defence and foreign policy may mark the moment when the UK sobers up about its place in a world that it now des…
Opposition says no provisions made to plug reduction of 10,000 service personnel or replace Hercules planesLabour accused the government of failing to reverse cuts in armed forces as the government unveiled a £5bn increase in defence spending over the …
‘Rotational forces’ of US and UK nuclear-powered submarines set to visit Australia from 2027 as part of landmark pactFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAust…
The plans include selling at least three Americans attack subs in the early 2030s and the UK, Australians producing a brand new sub, filled with American tech, in the 2040s.
This blog is now closed.Penny Wong hits back at China’s claim Aukus nuclear submarines will fuel an arms raceGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastDaniel Hurst is out of the Aukus lockup – here is his first take.The m…
AUKUS is a pact between the U.S., Australia and Britain to share nuclear submarine technology amid a broader allied push against China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific.
Opposition amendment to stop the government barring small boat arrivals claiming asylum defeated by 312 votes to 249Junior hospital doctors in England started a 72-hour strike this morning. My colleagues Denis Campbell and Aubrey Allegretti have the st…
Liberal leader offers bipartisan backing for ‘sustainable’ savings for the next generation defence scheme Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton has suggested the Coalition would offer bipartisan support f…