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Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas

Recent actions by Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea have been described as unsafe and unprofessional by Australia's defence minister.

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Australia credits improving relations with Beijing after China lifts some meat export bans

Australia says China has lifted import bans on three Australian meat suppliers in another sign of improving trade relations between the two countries

The Independent UK

Australia welcomes nuclear subs sale breakthrough

A deal that paves the way for US legislation to pass and enable the sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has been welcomed.

AAP

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United Pacific force floated to respond to disasters

A Pacific response group that could provide aid during disasters has been backed in principle by Australia's defence minister.

AAP

Australia safety pledge as Israel issues travel warning

Top ministers are assuring the Jewish community it remains safe in Australia and have condemned anti-Semitism after Israel issued a travel alert.

AAP

France 'open to resettle' South Pacific islanders threatened by rising sea levels

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has said she is open to any resettlement request from tiny South Pacific nations threatened by rising sea levels, similar to Australia’s recent agreement with Tuvalu.

Radio France Internationale

Australia and France strike defence pact on base access

A security agreement and a road map spanning greater co-operation in the Pacific have been unveiled by France and Australia.

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Australia says AI will be used to help track Chinese submarines under new Aukus plan

Defence minister Richard Marles and counterparts from the UK and US say new technologies will be deployed by militaries

The Guardian - AU

Pentagon forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, United Kingdom, aimed at countering China

The U.S. is expanding its high-tech military cooperation with Australia and the United Kingdom to include underwater drones and electronic warfare, as part of a broader effort to counter China’s rapidly growing influence in the Indo-Pacific

The Independent UK

New laws to streamline military exports, cut red tape

Defence Minister Richard Marles is moving to strip the need for export permits for military technology to the US and UK in a bid to streamline collaboration.

AAP

Thousands of STEM spots to be funded in AUKUS push

The government will fund an additional 4000 university places for STEM students to create a workforce capable of building a nuclear-powered submarine fleet.

AAP

Australia joins Philippines to patrol South China Sea

Australia and the Philippines have begun joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea.

AAP

Army landing craft to be constructed by WA shipbuilder

New army landing craft and two navy patrol boats will be built by a Western Australian shipbuilder, as a major review called for the military to be reoriented.

AAP

Forgiveness or punishment? The government's proposed 'safe harbour' laws send mixed messages on cyber security

Should companies experiencing cyber attacks be forgiven if they cooperate with the government to stop such attacks? That’s the idea the federal government is considering with its possible “safe harbour” laws.

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The Independent UK

India, Australia commit to boosting strategic ties as their diplomats and defense chiefs hold talks

India and Australia say they're committed to boosting economic and strategic ties as their top diplomats shared concerns over China, regional security and the Israel-Hamas war

The Hindu

Morning Digest | India, Australia hold 2+2 Ministerial talks to boost strategic ties, Joseph Boakai declared winner of Liberia presidential Elections, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 21, 2023

The Hindu

China is the biggest security anxiety for India and Australia, says Australian Deputy Prime Minister

For both Australia and India, China is the biggest trading partner, and China is our “biggest security anxiety”, said Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, making the opening remarks at the 2+2 dialogue on Monday. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said this is a partnership which is…

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India, Australia hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue to step up strategic ties

India and Australia held 2+2 Dialogue to deepen strategic ties in defence, trade and investment, critical minerals, energy, climate change, space, education and people to people linkages. Ministers exchanged views on regional and global issues.

The Hindu

India, Australia finalising agreements for cooperation in hydrography and air-to-air refuelling

India-Australia defence partnership strengthened with talks on info exchange, MDA, niche training, defence industry & research. Both sides agreed to collaborate in shipbuilding, ship repair, aircraft maintenance, underwater tech, defence start-ups & joint research. Aim to enhance Indo-Pacific security.

The Hindu

Australia draws a line between peaceful protests and violence and vandalism, says Penny Wong

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong are in Delhi for bilateral talks and the 2+2 dialogue, just a day after the India-Australia Cricket World Cup Final. Speaking to The Hindu, Australian FM Ms. Wong said that India and Australia have a “consequential relationship”, and are…

The Independent UK

Albanese criticizes China over warship's use of sonar that injured an Australian naval diver

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized China for a “dangerous” encounter between Chinese and Australian warships but declined to say whether he had raised the issue to President Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

India and Australia set to hold talks to boost defense and strategic ties

India and Australia are set to hold talks focused on bolstering their strategic, defense and security ties in New Delhi

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Albanese should come clean about what he did or didn't say to Xi Jinping about sonar incident

The incident last Tuesday in which Australian sailors suffered minor injuries from sonar pulses from a Chinese destroyer couldn’t have come at a worse time for Anthony Albanese.

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Australian Deputy PM, Foreign Minister to reach India today to attend second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

The Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Defence Minister Richard Marles, along with the Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia Penny Wong, will travel to India today to attend the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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