China stirred the Pacific pot, Japan powered up and Aussie AUKUS anxiety emerged: 2024 in review
The Chinese military itself wasn't free from drama, as Beijing cycled through defense ministers and senior officials fell under investigation.
AUKUS language contains exit clause for the US, but is that a problem?
"Nothing in this treaty has changed the known level of risk for what is an ambitious project. In some respects, the agreement of the treaty-level document between the three countries can be interpreted as a risk reduction measure," Australian naval expert Jennifer Parker said.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.