2022 Australian elections

Space Force awards 3 firms $615M to track airborne targets

The task orders come under an ID/IQ with an undisclosed value granted to nine firms in April, and follow a first order to SpaceX in May worth $4.6 billion.

Australia protests China after ‘dangerous’ flying by J-16; China warns Aussies off

"We urge Australia to respect China's national security interests and major concerns, and to be cautious with its words and deeds so as to avoid a miscalculation that could cause serious consequences," Chinese Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.

Aussie election: Labor win not likely to mean big defense changes

"What I have said, and we maintain, is that the relationship with China will remain a difficult one," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at his swearing in. "It is China that has changed, not Australia."

‘Aggressive act’: Aussie defense minister knocks Chinese intel ship ‘hugging coastline’

The PLAN ship passed within 17 miles of the Harold E Holt naval station base near the Western Australia town of Exmouth, which boasts a VLF transmission facility for communications with submarines.

Aussies ‘secretly cancel’ $1.3B AUD drone deal; Nixing French subs may cost $5B

"Basically we have a five-and-a-half billion dollar budget provision, including about $3 billion spent to date, and potential costs within that envelope. So taxpayers will be up for five-and-a-half billion dollars and submarines that don't exist?" asked Sen. Penny Wong.

Australia commits $10B to nuke sub base; US, UK boats welcome

With $70 million defense package to Ukraine, Australian PM says, "So yes, we have offered our prayers, but in Australia, we have also sent our ammunition."