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Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Australia is reaffirming support for its nuclear-powered submarine deal after a number of high-profile resignations within the British government.

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

Australia should re-examine whether it needs a fleet of crewed submarines at all or could just rely on underwater drones, says Greens senator David Shoebridge.

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

A new AUKUS project to ‌develop ‌unmanned ⁠undersea vehicles has been announced by the US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth.

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Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum

Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum

For ⁠the second year running, China's Defence Minister Dong Jun has skipped the three-day ‌Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies

Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies

NATO allies are relieved following Donald Trump's about-face on troops for Poland but Marco Rubio warns the US president's "disappointment" with them remains.

Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

After a Beijing intervention stalled Australia's security pact with Vanuatu, ministers were in Fiji trying to secure a similar deal with the Pacific ally.

US could exit Iran war soon, Trump says - and NATO, too

US could exit Iran war soon, Trump says - and NATO, too

President Donald Trump has signalled the US may soon wind down the Iran war without a deal, and threatened to ditch NATO for not helping him with the conflict.

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Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump's Greenland desires

Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump's Greenland desires

Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump's Greenland desires

Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump's Greenland desires

Danish voters are casting ballots, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term amid a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.

Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

US Secretary of State Mark Rubio received a standing ovation after seemingly reaffirming a strong relationship with Europe.

US's Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties

US's Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties

US's Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties

US's Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties

The US and Europe belong together, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told a security forum, as he both soothed and needled officials about the alliance.

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

A high-stakes meeting on Greenland has ended with US President Donald Trump insisting he wants the island and Denmark and Greenland saying that's unacceptable.

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

The possibility of the US taking Greenland by force is pushing European countries to work out what to do if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat.

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe has issued a powerful statement of support for Greenland's independence following US President Donald Trump's recent renewed interest.

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Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal

Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.

Russia denies jets violated Estonian airspace

Russia denies jets entered Estonian airspace in the same month as its drones violated the airspace of other NATO members.

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.

China's Xi projects power at parade with Putin and Kim

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has presided over a military parade in a major show of force alongside Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un.

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Australia-UK treaty unlikely to sink subs deal with US

Commentators are being urged against over-analysing the timing of a 50-year arrangement between Australia and the UK, as the US reviews a major submarines deal.

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's second AUKUS payment to the United States.

US backs AUKUS for Aust nuclear submarines in letter

The Republican and Democratic heads of a US congressional committee have written to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to stress their support for AUKUS.

Pacific-Aust 'commonality' important in uncertain times

Anthony Albanese has highlighted Australia's shared interests with Pacific nations as an important part of building relationships during uncertain times.

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

Australia's plan for defence spending is a "hedge" against an uncertain future as the US intensifies the call for its allies to increase the money they invest.

Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia is doubling down in resisting US pressure for its allies to lift defence spending, as retaliation is promised for nations refusing to comply.

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO leaders have agreed to a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump and restated their commitment to mutual defence.

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