THE Australian Defense Force (ADF) wants to expand its numbers in the face of what it says are growing national security threats in the region.
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Australia secures $3-B to build nuclear-powered submarines
AUSTRALIA will pay British defense companies three billion dollars to build its future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard
Australia grounds Taipan helicopters after crash
AUSTRALIA’s 45-strong fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters would cease flying until further notice after one of them crashed into the ocean during a military exercise.
Solomon Islands to avoid choosing sides—PM
THE Prime Minister of Solomon Islands thanked Canberra for its contribution to the country but maintained the Pacific Nation won’t choose sides amid geopolitical flexing
Former Australian PM slams AUKUS as worst deal in history
FORMER Prime Minister of Australia Paul Keating warned that the AUKUS deal has unnecessarily targeted China and could have deadly consequences. Speaking at a National