The Latest Breaking News from AUKUS

Far-sighted Australians are advancing the frontiers of green technology. It's a pity they're doing it without much government support.

Defence minister says any decision to engage in armed conflict should be better debated and scrutinised

China's angry reaction to Australia's landmark deal for nuclear submarines has cast a fresh chill over a warming relationship with Beijing

Trade Minister Don Farrell remains hopeful the government will continue to stabilise the Australia-China diplomatic relationship despite a new submarines deal.

A massive defence deal unveiled this week in San Diego saw Australia, the UK and the US strengthen their alliance and revealed that the multi-decade military partnership is chiefly concerned about China. Under the so-called AUKUS defence pact, Australia will acquire up to eight nuclear-powered submarines costing up to $368…

Malcolm Turnbull was quick to share his concerns about the $368bn deal but the opposition to Aukus was led by that old Labor war horse: Paul Keating

Australian governments have a long and generally dismal history of using defence procurement, and particularly naval procurement, as a form of industry policy.

Australia’s defence minister plays down concerns multi-decade plan could be vulnerable to political changes in the US and UK

China condemned Australia’s plan to acquire attack subs from the US but how have Southeast Asian nations reacted?