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Sweeping shake-up of Defence to deliver 'bang for buck'

The nation's defence department will be revamped in the biggest reforms in half a century to tackle project delays and cost blowouts worth billions of dollars.

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'Can't have it all': Australia abandons climate summit

Australia will not host the UN's annual climate summit in 2026, instead yielding to a rival bid from Turkey in a last-minute compromise deal.

AAP

Underwater drones to give defence force 'real edge'

A defence factory opened in Sydney will deliver the Australian navy a boost to its underwater capabilities, as the government adds to the drone stockpile.

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Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australia has given multi-million dollar pledges to strengthen Papua New Guinea's defence capabilities as part of a landmark treaty.

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Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Australia is pushing for zero US tariffs and is dangling the carrot of a deal for critical minerals ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump.

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US asks Australia for help on critical minerals supply

Australia is being called upon to join the United States in the global fight against China for critical minerals dominance.

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All alone against China: warning for PM on Pacific

Australia is caught between a disinterested White House and an increasingly assertive Beijing, experts warn, as Anthony Albanese prepares to meet Donald Trump.

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Australia cops it over Vanuatu's police deal with China

Vanuatu has issued a stinging clapback against Australia after a senior minister tried to play down concerns over the Pacific nation signing a pact with China.

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Cash splash on Australian made 'world leading' drone

Australia is poised to spend hundreds of millions on a "world leading" drone it is developing, confident it can match any military.

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Australia plans defence against malicious drone attacks

An Australian company has been awarded tens of million of dollars to help provide the nation's military with counter-drone technology.

AAP

‘Diplomatic knife fight’ over PNG enters new phase with deepening Australia defence deal

Treaty will allow PNG nationals to gain Australian citizenship by serving in defence forces and comes as the country sits at the centre of a geopolitical battle

The Guardian - AU

Pacific nations make passionate plea amid climate fears

Countries on the climate crisis' frontline have called for investment and partnerships to build resilient infrastructure in a heartfelt plea for help.

AAP

Australia to probe $1b Chinese company deal with Nauru

The Albanese government has confirmed it is seeking confirmation whether Nauru's deal with a Chinese corporation has breached a security treaty with Australia.

AAP

Australia selects Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for $6.5B warship deal

Australia says it has accepted a Japanese company's bid for a lucrative and hotly contested contract to build Australian naval vessels, expected to be worth 10 billion Australian dollars ($6.5 billion)

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Australia To Buy 11 Advanced Warships From Japan

Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Huge military exercise involving 19 countries begins as Chinese surveillance expected

The drill is expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships

The Independent UK

Albanese avoids committing to military role as US presses Australia over potential Taiwan war

US under-secretary of defence for policy is seeking answers from Australia and Japan about their military commitments in the event of a conflict over Taiwan

AAP

Australia resists US push to declare future war role

Australia is standing firm against US pressure to declare what part it could play in a broader conflict against the backdrop of a key trip to China.

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The Guardian - AU

‘It’s not Chinese assistance’: Australia accuses China of taking undue credit for aid projects in the Pacific

Minister Pat Conroy says Chinese ‘branding’ of multilateral development projects to bolster its influence in the region is a consistent frustration

AAP

Australia offers fresh Solomons aid ahead of PIF Summit

Pacific Island Minister Pat Conroy is wrapping up a three-nation tour this week by offering $18m of aid to Solomon Islands.

The Independent UK

Australia focuses foreign aid spending on Pacific region as US slashes aid programs

Australia plans to spend a larger share of its foreign aid on its near neighbors in Asia and the Pacific islands after the United States announced major cuts to development and humanitarian aid abroad

AAP

PALM Pacific worker scheme expands to childcare

The government is trialling the expansion of a Pacific labour mobility scheme to enlist Papua New Guinean childcare workers.

AAP

Aust funds PNG port upgrade amid race for influence

Australia is funding a major port upgrade in the Pacific as it jostles for influence among neighbouring countries.

AAP

Ageing Aussie submarines face vital remediation work

The nation's Collins-class submarines will be subject to extra oversight after being listed a "product of concern," as problems plague the fleet.

The Guardian - AU

Inside PNG’s NRL deal: how the licence was won and what comes next

The intervention of Peter V’landys proved crucial in getting the long-anticipated agreement over the line but some uncertainty remains

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