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India, Australia to develop MoU on defence articles, services after second defence ministers' dialogue

India and Australia will develop a defence cooperation agreement. This follows their second Defence Ministers' Dialogue. The countries aim to boost maritime security and expand military exercises. Defence industry collaboration and science technology exchanges are also planned. Training cooperation will see an Indian instructor at an Australian college. Both nations…

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US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal

The United States will only send used nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS defence deal in a move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" by Defence Minister Richard Marles. Australia is expected to receive at least three so-called "Virginia-class" nuclear-powered submarines from the…

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The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends

Nations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the United States' regional focus is questioned. Countries are strengthening ties with each other, aiming to share security burdens. Japan is becoming a key hub for this expanded regional collaboration.

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India, Australia to hold second defence ministers' dialogue in New Delhi on June 1

India and Australia are set to enhance their defense ties. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles will co-chair a dialogue in New Delhi. The meeting aims to strengthen strategic and military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Discussions will focus on interoperability, industry partnerships, and co-development. This…

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US allies call for greater unity as Trump-era rifts cloud global security

Allies at a defense conference stressed unity as threats become global. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi highlighted that division weakens deterrence, while unity strengthens it. He criticized China's military expansion and its accusations of Japanese militarism. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to increase defense spending. Australian Defense…

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AUKUS deal streamlined: Australia to receive used US nuclear powered submarines for cost-effectiveness

Australia will now receive three used Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the United States. This change streamlines the AUKUS security pact. Defence Minister Richard Marles stated the move is cost-effective. The submarines will be in-service vessels from the US Navy stock. This decision simplifies supply chain and maintenance. The AUKUS submarine…

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Major Aukus switch to buy only secondhand subs from US means ‘significant’ cost savings, Marles says

Defence minister says ‘cost-effective’ decision to buy only secondhand Virginia nuclear-powered submarines will make training and operations easier

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New Aukus drone tech to protect critical undersea cables as Marles warns: ‘seabed is a battlefield’

Minister at Singapore defence summit also reveals Australia to buy only secondhand Aukus submarines from US

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Hegseth meets with Pacific allies at Asia defence forum

US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth has held a trilateral meeting with Japan and Australia, and two bilateral meetings with the Philippines and New Zealand.

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Aukus nations to produce cutting-edge underwater drone kit

Defence Secretary John Healey announced the project alongside his US counterpart Pete Hegseth and Australian deputy prime minister Richard Marles.

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FED:Australia's digital 'arteries' vulnerable to attack

Disruption to the underwater cables connecting Australia to the world could be devastating, the defence minister has warned a major Asian security summit

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Australia's digital 'arteries' vulnerable to attack

Disruption to the underwater cables connecting Australia to the world could be devastating, the defence minister has warned a major Asian security summit

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