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PM clarifies China security threat insight

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government has been aware of a potential Chinese security pact arising in the Indo-Pacific.

AAP

The deal that shocked the world: inside the China-Solomons security pact

A secret agreement that expands Chinese influence over Solomon Islands has now been signed. How did it come about, and what does it mean for the region?

The Guardian - AU

Labor to rethink Coalition’s ‘bewildering’ decision to scrap armed drones if it wins election

Shadow defence minister Brendan O’Connor says cancellation of $1.3bn SkyGuardian program demands explanation

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Brendan O'Connor says defence spending under the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments was similar, on average. Is that correct?

Shadow Defence Minister Brendan O'Connor says the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments both spend 1.7 to 1.8 per cent of GDP on defence. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

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Will Australia's nuclear submarines end up being built overseas?

Senator Rex Patrick says "it looks more and more likely" that Australia's nuclear submarines may be built overseas, while one defence expert says we would be better off constructing them in the UK or US.

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He's the treasurer who may become the next leader of the Liberal Party. So how high can Josh Frydenberg fly?

`This is the first in a two-part series on the major parties’ Treasury spokespeople. You can read Carol Johnson’s profile of Jim Chalmers here.

The Conversation

Australians unlikely to know cost of scrapped submarines until after election, Peter Dutton says

Defence minister says negotiations with France over abandoned naval agreement will ‘take some time’

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Naval Group negotiations to drag on, Collins Class submarines get $381 million upgrade

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says compensation negotiations with a French company over the dumped future submarine project will "likely not" be completed by the end of the financial year, despite the wishes of defence officials.

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Anthony Albanese commented on offshore detention while on the campaign trail. Here's why Peter Dutton pounced on his comments

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has been forced to clarify his position on offshore detention centres. It follows the Coalition seizing on comments he made on the campaign trail. Here's how it all went down in case you missed it.

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$From handshakes to threats: can the election bring a fresh start in our fractured relationship with China?$

From handshakes to threats: can the election bring a fresh start in our fractured relationship with China?

This is the first piece in a foreign policy election series looking at how Australia’s relations with the world have changed under the Morrison government.

The Conversation

ADF documents show senior officers yet to face consequences for alleged Afghanistan war crimes

Australia's Defence Force Chief has paused internal disciplinary measures for senior army officers who failed to prevent alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, pending the completion of an external investigation that could take years.

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Solomons clear on military bases: Dutton

As China seeks to build security links with the Solomon Islands, Defence Minister Peter Dutton says he doesn't expect bases to be part of the deal.

AAP

Top US official Kurt Campbell reportedly heading to Solomon Islands to discuss Chinese security pact concerns

US President Joe Biden is reportedly dispatching one of his top officials to Solomon Islands as concerns grow over a soon-to-be-signed security pact with China.

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Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine

Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.

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Multi-billion-dollar army vehicle project faces cutbacks as problems emerge on related program

The government is considering scaling back the number of Infantry Fighting Vehicles it is looking to build to pay for other initiatives.

The Independent UK

Australia accelerates missile upgrade due to growing threats

Australia has accelerated plans to buy long-range strike missiles years ahead of schedule because of growing threats posed by Russia and China

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US admiral lashes 'concerning' Solomon Islands security pact with China

A top American admiral criticises a potential security pact between China and Solomon Islands, describing it as a "secret" arrangement that worries the US and its partners.

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Australia labels Russian President Vladimir Putin a ‘war criminal’, pledging support to international investigation in Ukraine

Australia will support any war crimes investigation into Russian President Vladimir Putin after the brutal discovery of hundreds of dead civilians on the outskirts of Kyiv.

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Reserve bank holds interest rates at record low; 38 Covid deaths reported – as it happened

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Aust defence missiles package fast-tracked

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced new missiles with a 900 kilometre strike range will arrive years ahead of schedule to arm the RAAF and navy.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter engineering firm Varley Group earns new $41 million Defence contract

The federal government has awarded a $41 million contract to Tomago engineering firm Varley Group to upgrade the Australian Defence Force's deployable infrastructure.

The Guardian - AU

Australia anxious to show it didn’t ‘drop the ball’ on Pacific after China and Solomon Islands deal

Canberra must walk a delicate line when responding to challenges presented by Beijing and Solomons’ security agreement

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Poll: Voters want Josh Frydenberg to replace Scott Morrison as Coalition leader

With Australia just days away from a federal election campaign, new polling suggests Scott Morrison is losing support as the preferred Coalition leader.

Bangkok Post

Solomon Islands says won't allow Chinese military base

SYDNEY: Amid a regional backlash, the Solomon Islands said on Friday it would not allow a Chinese military base in the Pacific islands nation despite its plans to sign a security pact with Beijing.

Reuters

Solomon Islands won't allow Chinese military base, says PM's office

Amid a regional backlash, the Solomon Islands said it would not allow a Chinese military base in the Pacific islands nation despite its plans to sign a security pact with Beijing.

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