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Scott Morrison urges NZ nukes rethink, AUKUS engagement

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has used a visit to Wellington to point out opportunities for New Zealand from the defence pact AUKUS.

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Labour aims to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Starmer’s comments come before visit to Barrow, where he is to promise nuclear deterrent is ‘bedrock’ of security plan

The Guardian - UK

Australia to join missile pact with US and Japan

Anthony Albanese says the trilateral agreement would yield closer defence ties.

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US and Japan announce new military agreements aimed at countering China

Tokyo and Washington have struck 70 pacts on defence cooperation during Japanese PM’s White House state visit

The Guardian - US

Japan’s Kishida to address Congress as its military role expands - Roll Call

Japanese Prime Minister Kashida will address Congress Thursday as the U.S. looks to Tokyo to take on a greater military role in Asia.

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China Warns US Comments On Taiwan And AUKUS

China criticizes US over Taiwan stance and AUKUS pact, warning of consequences. Tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Peters attacks Clark over NZ foreign policy shift

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in the United States taking meetings with officials but insists an AUKUS tie-up is not a done deal.

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US Admiral backs Japan as AUKUS tech partner

The head of the US military in the Indo-Pacific says he's supportive of tech being shared with Japan as the AUKUS nations consider opening up advanced projects.

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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

Australia Downplays Japan's Role In AUKUS Defense Pact

Australia clarifies Japan's exclusion from AUKUS defense pact amid Indo-Pacific security challenges.

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The Guardian - AU

Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.

AAP

Morning Digest | Number of women candidates contesting Lok Sabha elections grew 16-fold from 1957 to 2019; Onion traders cry foul over underpriced exports to UAE, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 8, 2024

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PM says transparency around aid worker’s death ‘in Israel’s interest’ – as it happened

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New Zealand Eyes NATO Deal Amid Security Rethink

Foreign minister Winston Peters said after a two-day visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels that a "partnership program" with the alliance would be agreed "in the coming months".

The Guardian - AU

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’

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US Diplomat Connects AUKUS Submarine Pact To Taiwan

US diplomat's connection of AUKUS pact to South China Sea tensions and Taiwan underscores regional security challenges.

The Guardian - AU

‘Poison portal’: US and UK could send nuclear waste to Australia under Aukus, inquiry told

Labor describes claims as ‘fear-mongering’ and says government would not accept waste from other nations

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Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel

Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms making crucial components for the F-35 fighter jet.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m not profiting from misery. I’m averting more’ – Thales’s UK boss on making missiles for Ukraine

Whether manufacturing drones or printing British blue passports, the defence contractor is flying high in a geopolitically risky climate

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

AAP

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.

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Australia And UK Partner To Build Nuclear Submarines

Australia and the UK join forces on a 4.6 billion AUD nuclear submarine project to counter regional challenges.

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.

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