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Defence secretary appears to contradict previous assurances from Penny Wong that only conventionally armed submarines will visit Australian ports under Aukus deal

Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.

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Clinton Fernandes has established himself as one of the most original and insightful analysts of Australian security policy. An early career with the Australian Army Intelligence Corps no doubt gave him an inside view of the ideas that influence security policy in this country.

At least 36 dead after fire engulfs high-rise housing blocks; US statesman urges government to use Cop leadership to seal fossil fuels deal

Defence spending needs to increase for Australia to have the robust and integrated military needed to counter regional threats, the head of a think tank warns.

Remembrance is a conscious act – political, cultural and personal. Today it is worth reflecting on who and what we commemorate, and what we choose to omit

Red meat was thrown to Labor's party faithful in WA as the state was talked up as the future hub of Australia's defence strategy.

Australia supplies 74% of the world's zirconium reserves, critical for nuclear fuel rods and hypersonic missiles. Chinese firms now control major Australian mines despite AUKUS security partnership. Investigation reveals 300% increase in China's zirconium exports to Russia since Ukraine war began.

A former Reserve Bank governor has called for courageous decisions from Australia's leaders on the nation's budget, economy and strategic interests.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been invited to Japan after a 'positive' meeting with the Asian nation's newly-elected prime minister.