The Latest Breaking News from AUKUS

Albanese shouldn’t kid himself. For Australia, Boris Johnson’s ouster changes many things

Boris Johnson’s ousting will change our UK relationship, just as Australia changing prime ministers change our relationship with other nations

The New Daily · Jul 8, 2022

Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand's no-nuclear line on AUKUS subs met with 'understanding and appreciation' in Australia

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reaffirmed her country's long-standing policy of not allowing nuclear-powered vessels in its waters, saying the rule was well understood in Australia.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

UN nuclear watchdog ‘absolutely confident’ in Australia’s commitment to non-proliferation

Technical and legal details remain to be worked out before approval can be given, International Atomic Energy Agency head says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2022

Does Australia need 'interim' submarines to tide it over until nuclear boats arrive? A defence expert explains

Last year experts raised their eyebrows when the Morrison government announced Australia would abandon its contract for French-built Attack class submarines, in favour of eight nuclear-powered submarines delivered under the AUKUS partnership.

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2022

Is the war in Ukraine creating a new world order?

Cold War alliances are being strengthened while the classic foes of the "free West" are forging stronger links at a moment when France is exiting the helm of the EU.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 18, 2022

Paris Perspective #31: War, peace and the future of the global economy – Steve Killelea

Paris Perspective looks at the state of peace in the world in 2022 on the occasion of the publication of the 16th Global Peace Index. Steve Killelea is the founder and executive chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace, which publishes the Index.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 15, 2022

'Champagne corks popping' after Australia's $830 million French submarine compensation payment

French company Naval Group says its $830 million compensation deal for the scrapped future submarine program is "fair and equitable", as debate continues over whether Australia has paid too much to make things right.

ABC News · Jun 11, 2022

Austin urges united front in Asia to stop repeat of Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed to help Asian nations push back against what he said was Chinese “bullying,” describing the efforts as necessary to prevent a repeat of the Ukraine crisis in the Pacific.

Tribune News Service · Jun 11, 2022

Aukus pact: Australia pays $830m penalty for ditching non-nuclear French submarines

Anthony Albanese pledges to reset Australia’s strained relationship with France after settling cancelled contract with Naval Group

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2022

Australian government agrees to pay $835 million to French submarine contractor Naval Group over cancelled contract

The Australian government will pay French shipbuilder Naval Group $835 million in compensation, after last year's decision to tear up a $90-billion contract to build 12 submarines.

ABC News · Jun 11, 2022