Australia pays up to French sub maker for cancelled deal; Paris reacts positively

Australia pays up to French sub maker for cancelled deal; Paris reacts positively
Australia pays up to French sub maker for cancelled deal; Paris reacts positively

France’s defense minister said he hopes “this agreement and the change of the government team will make it possible to overcome the crisis of confidence with Australia.”

Aussie PM says ‘extended’ visits for US, UK nuke subs likely at western port

Aussie PM says ‘extended’ visits for US, UK nuke subs likely at western port
Aussie PM says ‘extended’ visits for US, UK nuke subs likely at western port

Invitations may extend beyond US and UK in what Australian defense minister called a “new normal” of uncertainty in the Pacific.

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.”

South Korea boosts ties with Aussies; OKs $1 billion AUD defense deal

South Korea boosts ties with Aussies; OKs $1 billion AUD defense deal
South Korea boosts ties with Aussies; OKs $1 billion AUD defense deal

The howitzer deal may help South Korea in the much larger competition for Australia’s replacement for the M113 Armored Personnel Carriers.

Aussie PM targets quantum tech, announces ‘critical technologies’ push

Aussie PM targets quantum tech, announces ‘critical technologies’ push
Aussie PM targets quantum tech, announces ‘critical technologies’ push

Australia’s ambassador to the US, Arthur Sinodinos, confirmed unequivocally that the “mature” submarines his country will buy will use highly enriched uranium: “The subs would be using HEU, and we’re just working out now the arrangements what that will mean in practice.”

New Australia Nuclear Sub Deal Brings Big Questions, Hard Road Ahead

New Australia Nuclear Sub Deal Brings Big Questions, Hard Road Ahead
New Australia Nuclear Sub Deal Brings Big Questions, Hard Road Ahead

Analysts say the trilateral defense pact could set precedents and become a 20-year endeavor for the countries involved.