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Australia plans for a ‘less certain’ future in Asia — one where the US may not remain the dominant force

The US talks of Aukus as ‘binding’ the allies for decades to come, but Richard Marles says Australia must become more ‘self-reliant’

The Guardian - AU

Family forced through 'hoop after hoop' over boy's care

A government department failed to support the family of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy before he fatally self-harmed under state care, an advocate says.

AAP

Hiccups in Solomon Is vote but results expected soon

Some hiccups were experienced in the Solomon Islands' largest-ever and most-closely-watched election, authorities say.

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China bristles at defence rise that might not be enough

China has weighed in on Australia's move to spend extra money on defence under a new strategy, but experts are concerned about several areas of the plan.

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Australia Unveils New Defence Strategy, With Eye On 'Coercive' China

Australia unveiled its first National Defence Strategy on Wednesday, signalling a new focus on deterring China's "coercive tactics" in a region seen as lurching towards conflict.

International Business Times

Afternoon Update: Labor’s $50bn boost to defence; Queensland LNP backs emissions cuts; and Australia’s Olympics uniform revealed

Marles flags plans to recruit non-citizens to serve in the ADF

The Guardian - AU

National Defence Strategy eyes Hunter as Indo-Pacific industry hub in $50 billion military spend

Hunter defence industry has been turbo charged by the first National Defence Strategy.

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Plans for new fighter jets on back burner despite Labor’s $50bn boost to defence spending

Military funding to undergo major shake-up Albanese government says will ensure ADF can project power further from Australian shores

The Guardian - AU

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Australia will increase defence spending over the next decade to meet new threats but some programmes have been torpedoed.

AAP

Australia says military collaboration with Japan is not about creating ‘Jaukus’

Australia, UK and US say they want to support regional stability and security but China ‘gravely concerned’

The Guardian - AU

Gaza killings: Australia plans to appoint independent adviser to scrutinise Israeli inquiry

Penny Wong demands Israel preserve evidence because of unsatisfactory initial inquiry as Israel dismisses two officers over death of seven aid staff

The Guardian - AU

Heavy rain continues in NSW; SA police head to Alice Springs for backup – as it happened

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US shipyards up to three years behind schedule on submarines as concerns grow for Aukus pact

Greens senator David Shoebridge says review of shipbuilding program ‘adds to the growing list of reasons why Aukus is likely to fall over’

The Guardian - AU

'Tough, necessary' defence cuts to refocus Pacific plan

Military projects are set to be slashed as the Albanese government reframes its defence strategy around challenges in the Indo-Pacific.

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Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Cold water has been poured on claims a Donald Trump presidency would threaten Australia's acquisition of nuclear powered submarines.

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Tougher restrictions for military secret sharing pass

Defence personnel privy to secrets and companies working with third countries will face stricter regulations under new laws aiming to bolster national security.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s $4.6bn Aukus funding to help create more than 1,000 jobs in UK, Rolls-Royce says

Company says work is already under way ‘to double the size of the Rolls-Royce Submarines site in the UK

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Australia will work with US regardless of president

Whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden is the next US president, Australia will continue to work with America regardless, the deputy prime minister says.

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Work begins on subs program after historic AUKUS deal

Australia has announced the partner companies that will build and maintain the country's AUKUS nuclear submarine fleet amid a strengthening of ties with the UK.

International Business Times

Australia, Britain Vow AUKUS Nuclear-powered Subs Will Be Built

Under the fledgling AUKUS deal, the two countries along with the United States have pledged to beef up their military muscle in a bid to counter China's rise.

The Guardian - AU

David Cameron says Aukus and Nato must be in ‘best possible shape’ ahead of potential Trump win

UK’s foreign secretary is in Australia alongside defence secretary Grant Shapps for high-level talks with Richard Marles and Penny Wong

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Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines

Defence Minister Richard Marles says allies working ‘at pace’ to ensure the security deal becomes a reality.

The Guardian - AU

Israel must allow humanitarian relief to reach Gaza, Australia and UK say in new joint statement – as it happened

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Australia gives UK $4.6b to boost AUKUS subs build

Australia is one step closer to attaining its nuclear-powered submarines, after announcing UK defence firm BAE Systems will build its AUKUS fleet in Adelaide.

The Guardian - AU

Australia moves to prop up Aukus with $4.6bn pledge to help clear Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor bottlenecks in UK

Funding revealed on eve of government talks is in addition to billions of dollars to be sent to US

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