Can a U.S.-Australia Deal on Rare Earths Counter China’s Dominance?
Australia’s got reserves and mining expertise, and the United States is eager to invest in alternatives to China. But building mines, refineries and factories could take years.
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Australia Says Chinese Fighter Jet Released Flares Near Its Military Plane
The incident in the South China Sea on Sunday highlights tension in a region where China is demonstrating its growing military capabilities.
Australia Could Be a Rare Earths Alternative to China for the U.S.
China’s escalating curbs on the critical minerals has given Australia, a longstanding U.S. ally, the opportunity to reposition itself to a transactional president.
India, Australia Launch ‘AUSTRAHIND 2025’ In Perth, Boosting Joint Combat Readiness In Indo-Pacific
The fourth edition of the India–Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 commenced on October 13 at Irwin Barracks in Perth, Australia. The inaugural ceremony marked the beginning of an intensive two-week programme aimed at strengthening operational interoperability between the Indian and Australian Armies.This year’s exercise centres on joint company-level operations in urban and
Australia And India Cement Strategic Defence Ties, Unveil ‘Defence Innovation Bridge’ For Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh with Assistant Minister of Defence Peter KhalilAustralia has reaffirmed India as one of its most trusted partners, with shared democratic values, mutual respect, and a joint commitment to a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific. Speaking at the Australia–India Defence Industry Roundtable in Sydney, Assistant Minister for Defence Peter Khalil described the
INDO‑MIM And Thales Australia Forge Strategic Small Arms Manufacturing Partnership
Bangalore-based INDO‑MIM, a global leader in metal injection moulding (MIM) technologies, has announced a collaboration with Thales Australia to manufacture precision small-arms components.This partnership strategically aligns India’s advanced precision manufacturing competencies with Australia’s sovereign defence industrial programs, reinforcing bilateral defence supply-chain integration under
India-Australia Joint Military Exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND 2025’ To Begin In Perth 13 October
The fourth edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND 2025’ is scheduled to commence in Perth, Australia on 13 October 2025. This annual exercise is a flagship engagement between the two nations’ armies, designed to bolster defence cooperation and advance mutual understanding across various domains of modern combat operations.The activities will run until 26 October 2025,
Qantas Airways Says Hackers Leaked Data on Its Customers
Qantas Airways said criminals stole nearly six million of its customer records in July as part of an attack on companies around the world.
Rajnath Singh Pitches For Co-Development of Military Hardware By India, Australia
India and Australia are entering a new phase in their defence partnership, with both nations aiming to co-develop and co-produce advanced military technologies and platforms to strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific.During the first India-Australia Defence Industry Business Roundtable held in Sydney, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh invited Australian businesses to collaborate with India on
Rajnath Singh Visits HMAS Kuttabul To Strengthen India-Australia Strategic Naval Cooperation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited HMAS Kuttabul, a vital Royal Australian Navy base located at Potts Point, Sydney, on October 10, 2025. The visit highlighted the growing strategic partnership and naval cooperation between India and Australia.Accompanied by Australia’s Assistant Minister for Defence, Peter Khalil, Rajnath Singh received briefings on the operational capabilities and