US Military Presence in the Asia-Pacific and the Implications for Australia
The Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) talks next week come at a time when Australia’s most important ally is reassessing...
Australia to Review Troubled Submarine Fleet
Defence Minister Stephen Smith has admitted there are "long-term difficulties" with the trouble-plagued Collins class submarine fleet. He has announced...
Defence Equipment Boss Quits Amid Changes to Buying Powers
The man in charge of Defence procurement has resigned, as speculation grows that the organization he headed will have its...
Australian Defence in ‘Beyond Tolerable’ State, Says Analyst
The string of scandals and equipment-related disasters that has left Australia's defence in a ''beyond tolerable'' condition can be fixed...
RAAF Facing More Delays for New Stealth Fighter, Report warns
THE RAAF will have to wait seven years before the long-delayed Joint Strike Fighter enters service, a key national defence...
Plan B Needed for RAAF Combat Fleet
Australia needs a Plan B and even a Plan C to maintain air combat supremacy in the event of further...
Call for Budget to Fund Next Australian Submarine Design
Funds must be allocated in the May budget for early design work on Australia's next submarine if a serious capability...
Australian Purchase of an Amphibious Ship Saves Taxpayers
Australia's purchase of an amphibious ship from the Royal Navy at the bargain basement price of A$100 million could save...
Warship Project Could be Sunk in Cost Review
A multibillion-dollar project to build warships for the Australian navy could be under threat as momentum gathers for a revamp...
UK Cuts May Push up Price of Fighter Jet for Australia
Deep cuts to defence spending announced this week by Britain may mean Australia's plans to spend billions of dollars on...
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