FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 24 - The Untold Story

Australia 'open' to NZ AUKUS tech participation

Australia and New Zealand have held security talks in Wellington as NZ examines joining part of the AUKUS agreement dealing with new technology.

AAP · Apr 5, 2023

Future undersea warfare will rely on uncrewed submarines as ocean becomes ‘transparent’, defence contractor says

CEO of defence firm building Australia’s Ghost Shark autonomous submarines sees the vehicles as ‘a force multiplier’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2023

Analysis-China's intensifying nuclear-armed submarine patrols add complexity for U.S., allies

China is for the first time keeping at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine constantly at sea, according to a Pentagon report - adding pressure on the United States and its allies as they try to counter Beijing's growing military.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2023

The IPL is back, and the imperial march of franchise cricket continues unabated

As the IPL strides other cricket adapts, rationalises or dies. How does Australia reckon with this rapidly changing landscape?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2023

Defence struggling to process staff security clearances needed ahead of AUKUS rush

Defence insiders say the department is facing "a massive backlog" for vetting new employees, a crucial requirement for anyone working on the highly secretive endeavour involving the United States and United Kingdom.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

New Zealand defence minister says military needs more resources amid growing challenges

New Zealand's military will require big investment as it faces new challenges and greater expectations from regional allies, the country’s new defence minister, Andrew Little, said Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023

Aukus spending sparks calls to boost Australia’s aid budget

Country gives just $1 in assistance for every $10 that goes to defence, humanitarian groups say

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023

Premier keen to get cracking on SA desalination plant

The development of a multibillion dollar desalination plant has featured in South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas's first state-of-the-state address.

AAP · Mar 29, 2023

Asio to take over issuing high-level security clearances due to ‘unprecedented’ espionage threat

Government introduces bill transferring responsibility for ‘positive vetting’ to Australia’s spy agency to tackle foreign interference

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023

Fears AUKUS will undermine Australia's defence sovereignty are misplaced

The AUKUS submarine announcement earlier this month reignited a long-running debate about how to best preserve Australia’s sovereignty.

The Conversation · Mar 29, 2023