Australia drops China, Russia from big navy show; nuclear education a focus

Australia drops China, Russia from big navy show; nuclear education a focus
Australia drops China, Russia from big navy show; nuclear education a focus

“Steps are now underway to Australia to ensure Australia has a workforce with the necessary skills, training and qualifications to build, operate, sustain, and [decommission] a conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability,” Vice Adm. Mead noted.

Australia to invest $38B to surge troop strength by 30 percent

Australia to invest $38B to surge troop strength by 30 percent
Australia to invest $38B to surge troop strength by 30 percent

“In their last three years in Government, Labor cut Defence spending by 10.5 per cent in real terms,” while the current government says “Our Government has increased investment in defence to more than two per cent of GDP.”

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

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