Invest in the US industrial base to support our Navy and AUKUS: Raven

Invest in the US industrial base to support our Navy and AUKUS: Raven
Invest in the US industrial base to support our Navy and AUKUS: Raven

In this op-ed, Under Secretary of the Navy Erik Raven lays out why he believes Congress should support the service’s 2025 budget request.

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Australia unveils ‘historic’ defense boost to 2.4% of GDP in decade, but critics say too little, too late

Australia unveils ‘historic’ defense boost to 2.4% of GDP in decade, but critics say too little, too late
Australia unveils ‘historic’ defense boost to 2.4% of GDP in decade, but critics say too little, too late

Part of the shakeup includes tens of billions for nuclear-powered subs, and halting the pricey procurement of an additional F-35 fighter jet squadron.

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Aussie PM must improve AUKUS explanation for public, reassess US relations, experts warn

Aussie PM must improve AUKUS explanation for public, reassess US relations, experts warn
Aussie PM must improve AUKUS explanation for public, reassess US relations, experts warn

“The deliberate toning down of criticism of Chinese behavior and policy in order to stabilize the bilateral relationship makes it very difficult to have these types of conversations,” said Lavina Lee, a security studies expert.

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From the Red Sea to AUKUS, a look at Sea Air Space day 1 and a preview of Day 2 [VIDEO]

From the Red Sea to AUKUS, a look at Sea Air Space day 1 and a preview of Day 2 [VIDEO]
From the Red Sea to AUKUS, a look at Sea Air Space day 1 and a preview of Day 2 [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Aaron Mehta and Justin Katz cover the major news from the first day of Sea Air Space 2024 and look to day two.

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Aussie PM says no Japan as AUKUS member, but Pillar II on table

Aussie PM says no Japan as AUKUS member, but Pillar II on table
Aussie PM says no Japan as AUKUS member, but Pillar II on table

AUKUS defense leaders today said they will talk with Japan about joining the military agreement as a Pillar II tech partner.

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Senior US official hints US and Japan ‘coproduction’ of ‘vital’ military tech on the horizon

Senior US official hints US and Japan ‘coproduction’ of ‘vital’ military tech on the horizon
Senior US official hints US and Japan ‘coproduction’ of ‘vital’ military tech on the horizon

As for new nations potentially working on AUKUS Pillar II tech efforts, the State Department’s Kurt Campbell teased, “I think you’ll hear that we have something to say about that” next week.

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EXCLUSIVE: Australia’s shadow defense minister against Japan, New Zealand joining AUKUS

EXCLUSIVE: Australia’s shadow defense minister against Japan, New Zealand joining AUKUS
EXCLUSIVE: Australia’s shadow defense minister against Japan, New Zealand joining AUKUS

In an interview with Breaking Defense, Andrew Hastie discussed keeping AUKUS a three-party arrangement, the housing issue it could create and the need for a new joint defense committee.

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DIU launches first AUKUS prize challenge focused on electromagnetic spectrum

DIU launches first AUKUS prize challenge focused on electromagnetic spectrum
DIU launches first AUKUS prize challenge focused on electromagnetic spectrum

The Pentagon’s DIU will manage the competition in conjunction with counterpart agencies in Australia and the United Kingdom.

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Topping Navy’s $2.2B unfunded list: Sub industrial base, Guam infrastructure repairs

Topping Navy’s $2.2B unfunded list: Sub industrial base, Guam infrastructure repairs
Topping Navy’s $2.2B unfunded list: Sub industrial base, Guam infrastructure repairs

Like in its formal budget, the submarine industrial base is the top item in the Navy’s annual unfunded wishlist, which also aims to replace missiles used recently in the Red Sea.

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United Kingdom reveals ‘sovereign’ nuclear warhead name: Astraea

United Kingdom reveals ‘sovereign’ nuclear warhead name: Astraea
United Kingdom reveals ‘sovereign’ nuclear warhead name: Astraea

The future warhead to replace submarine-launched Trident systems will be developed as a “sovereign” capability and “in parallel” with the US W93/Mk7 warhead, according to the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command Paper.

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Australia sends $4.6B AUD to bolster UK sub industry for SSN AUKUS as shipbuilders named

Australia sends $4.6B AUD to bolster UK sub industry for SSN AUKUS as shipbuilders named
Australia sends $4.6B AUD to bolster UK sub industry for SSN AUKUS as shipbuilders named

“We’re already making good progress on the design and development of the next generation submarine in the UK, where we have more than 1,000 people working on the SSN-AUKUS program and major infrastructure investment underway,” BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn said.

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Northrop hopeful for AUKUS sub maintenance business in Australia

Northrop hopeful for AUKUS sub maintenance business in Australia
Northrop hopeful for AUKUS sub maintenance business in Australia

“So that’s one thing I would encourage the [Australian] government to do, is be transparent as possible on what the plans ahead are so industry can can respond and be ready,” Northrop Grumman executive Tom Wears said.

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New Zealand in AUKUS ‘no guarantee,’ but discussions active: Defense minister

New Zealand in AUKUS ‘no guarantee,’ but discussions active: Defense minister
New Zealand in AUKUS ‘no guarantee,’ but discussions active: Defense minister

Judith Collins, New Zealand’s Minister of Defence, tells Breaking Defense that no matter what happens with AUKUS, her government is “looking at as much interoperability” as possible with Australia.

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AUKUS critics jump on Virginia-class sub budget plan, but Canberra sanguine

AUKUS critics jump on Virginia-class sub budget plan, but Canberra sanguine
AUKUS critics jump on Virginia-class sub budget plan, but Canberra sanguine

“The reality is the Americans are not going to make their submarine deficit worse than it is already by giving or selling submarines to Australia and the AUKUS legislation actually sets that out quite specifically,” former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said.

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