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What’s a few secondhand subs between friends? Aukus revision shows how the US treats its allies. Will Australia stand for it?

As Pete Hegseth reshapes the US military into a hyper-masculine zone of ‘warfighters’, we should ask if this is really who we want to be ‘good friends’ with

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2

‘Not the deal promised’: Labor’s Ed Husic questions Aukus pact that will deliver secondhand subs

Former frontbencher launches most significant internal criticism of $368bn Aukus deal since ALP national conference in 2023

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2

Australia has been the victim of an AUKUS ‘bait and switch’

At a security conference in Singapore over the weekend, the three AUKUS partners – the United States, United Kingdom and Australia – announced a tweak to their partnership that has generated quite a lot of attention in Canberra.

The Conversation · Jun 2

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.

The Economic Times · May 31

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…

The Economic Times · May 31

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…

The Economic Times · May 31

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…

The Economic Times · May 31

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

The Guardian - AU · May 31

Australia to buy only secondhand nuclear subs from US in major Aukus switch – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 30

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

The Guardian - AU · May 30