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Mind the capability gap: what happens if Collins class submarines retire before nuclear boats are ready?

Nuclear subs are the first ‘pillar’ of Aukus, but defence experts are pointing to the second pillar – hypersonic weapons, AI and drones

The Guardian - AU

Air Force flags need for low-cost drones to prepare Australia for future conflicts

The head of the Royal Australian Air Force hints at a looming push to acquire large numbers of low-cost lethal drones to give the defence force greater "mass" to take on well-armed adversaries.

ABC News

Australia’s defence force faces once in a generation shake-up – but to what purpose?

Key strategists say military needs to focus on maritime and long-range strike capabilities to defend Australia’s interests across a wider region

The Guardian - AU

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Australia to reassure Thailand over nuclear subs

Australia’s defence minister aims to reassure Thailand that plans to acquire a new fleet of nuclear submarines would enhance “collective security” in the region after neighbouring countries voiced concerns.

Bangkok Post

Australia pledges drone system for Ukraine, announces additional sanctions on those complicit in Russia's invasion

Ukraine's defence forces will be given access to Australian drone systems, with the federal government also unveiling a raft of new sanctions against people connected to Russia's invasion.

ABC News

Search on Philippine volcano confirms 4 died in plane crash

A Philippine mayor says a search team has reached the crash site on a restive volcano of a plane carrying two Filipinos and two Australians and found all aboard were killed

The Independent UK

Philippines eyes South China Sea patrols with US, Australia

The Philippines is discussing joint security patrols in the South China Sea with the United States as well as Australia as China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed waters cause concern

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Australia, Philippines consider joint patrols in South China Sea

Australia’s defence minister made the announcement after talks with the Philippine defence secretary.

Al Jazeera

PM flags India trade trip to boost Australian business

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to travel to India with a large business delegation as his government seeks to boost economic ties in the region.

AAP

Australia, Philippines discuss joint South China Sea patrols

The Philippines and Australia on Wednesday discussed pursuing joint patrols in the South China Sea, days after the Southeast Asian country held similar talks with the United States on the need to counter China's assertiveness in the strategic waterway.

Reuters

Michael Pascoe: Australian sovereignty at risk? Don’t be silly, Mr Dutton, we gave it away years ago

The open letter is a rare expression of dissent from a highly-qualified cross section of people with experience in the diplomacy involved.

The New Daily

Labor overruled Defence advice not to publicise problems with Pacific patrol boats, documents show

Exclusive: Government was warned that publicising issues could harm regional relationships or be exploited by criminals or bad actors

The Guardian - AU

Australia, PNG on track to ink security deal

Australian and Papua New Guinea ministers are meeting to discuss security, increasing access to labour schemes and the NRL's expansion into the Pacific.

AAP

Kevin Rudd: Australia’s incoming ambassador to US says balloon saga threatens push to ease tensions with China

Former Labor prime minister says incident has created ‘diplomatic clouds’ that may overshadow efforts to stabilise relationship

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Air force chief confident spy balloon could be detected

Air Marshal Robert Chipman says Australia is capable of detecting and tracking high-altitude surveillance craft after concerns about spy balloons over the US.

AAP

Canberra mulls defence overhaul as subs decision nears

Defence Minister Richard Marles is mulling over 108 recommendations on how to prepare the military to better tackle threats in the coming decades.

AAP

Defence to tighten ship after China pilot poach plot

Former defence force personnel will be left in no doubt of their secrecy obligations after China reportedly tried to poach Western pilots to train its military.

AAP

Right for Chinese linked cameras to be removed: Marles

Australia's defence force has been tasked with auditing where Chinese-linked security cameras have been installed around sensitive government facilities.

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The New Daily

Albanese, Wong and Marles have not shown foreign policy know-how yet

Many had hoped that the change of government would usher in a shift to a more imaginative and less subservient foreign policy.

The Guardian - AU

Australia will have ‘unequivocal’ control over nuclear-powered submarines, insists chief adviser

‘When we take command of our first boat, we will have sovereign capability’, says Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead

The Guardian - AU

Australian intelligence agency advised departmental discretion on using Chinese equipment 14 months ago

Government’s new commitment to remove devices made by Hikvision and Dahua from buildings sweeps 2021 advice aside

WEKU

Following the U.S., Australia says it will remove Chinese-made surveillance cameras

Australia will remove surveillance cameras made by Chinese Communist Party-linked companies from its buildings, the government said Thursday after the U.S. and Britain made similar moves.

The Independent UK

Australian Defense Department to remove Chinese-made cameras

Australia's Defense Department will remove surveillance cameras made by Chinese Communist Party-linked companies from its buildings

AAP

Australia to help Ukraine for 'as long as it takes'

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia will support Ukraine for as long as needed, as the first anniversary of the Russian invasion approaches.

Reuters

Australia orders review into Chinese-made cameras in defence offices

The Australian government will examine surveillance technology used in offices of the defence department, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday, amid reports the Chinese-made cameras installed there raised security risks.

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