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Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with AUKUS in all but name?

Across the Pacific and the Southern Ocean, New Zealand has been trying to strike a careful balance in its defence and surveillance approach.

The Conversation · Feb 3

Australia needs to get real about Trump’s changing America

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech should unsettle Australian strategic thinkers, who have been raised in the belief the US alliance is the unshakeable foundation of Australia’s regional security.

The Conversation · Jan 30

This 26 January, we should question Australia’s subservience to a different empire: Trump’s America

What would it actually take for Australia to ditch Aukus, dispense with the little America cloak and rethink the alliance?

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25

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Albanese takes safe course, appointing defence chief Greg Moriarty to replace Kevin Rudd

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed the Secretary of the Defence Department, Greg Moriarty, to be Australia’s new ambassador to Washington, succeeding Kevin Rudd, who leaves the position in March.

The Conversation · Jan 25

Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group sponsored by lobbying firm with high-profile defence clients

Exclusive: Greens condemn sponsorship of group’s launch by Precision Public Affairs, which represents clients with lucrative contracts with the Australian government

The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025

With Nvidia’s second-best AI chips headed for China, the US shifts priorities from security to trade

This week, US President Donald Trump approved previously banned exports of Nvidia’s powerful H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025

John Healey: ‘Full steam ahead’ for Aukus partnership following US talks

The Defence Secretary said the UK is ‘all in’ on the delivery stage of the flagship security agreement.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

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Full steam ahead with Aukus – but where to?

Defence agreement kept afloat through sheer political will, despite Pentagon doubts over its ability to ever deliver what it promises

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

Wells refers expenses to parliamentary watchdog – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2025

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

US calls for its allies to lift defence budgets will likely be raised again with Australia during high-level talks in Washington DC between senior ministers.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

US submarines carrying nuclear weapons could dock in Australia despite ban, Senate told

Defence secretary appears to contradict previous assurances from Penny Wong that only conventionally armed submarines will visit Australian ports under Aukus deal

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2025

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.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

Chalmers cheers OpenAI’s new $7bn Sydney datacentre; emergency bushfire warnings in NSW – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025

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The Conversation · Dec 1, 2025

Hypocrisy and folly: why Australia’s subservience to Trump’s America is past its use-by date

Clinton Fernandes has established himself as one of the most original and insightful analysts of Australian security policy. An early career with the Australian Army Intelligence Corps no doubt gave him an inside view of the ideas that influence security policy in this country.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2025

Morning Mail: Hong Kong tower block inferno, John Kerry’s advice to Australia, survivor tells of Chilean mountain horror hike

At least 36 dead after fire engulfs high-rise housing blocks; US statesman urges government to use Cop leadership to seal fossil fuels deal

AAP · Nov 19, 2025

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Defence spending needs to increase for Australia to have the robust and integrated military needed to counter regional threats, the head of a think tank warns.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025

War and truth-telling warrant reflection this Remembrance Day. That takes more than just a minute

Remembrance is a conscious act – political, cultural and personal. Today it is worth reflecting on who and what we commemorate, and what we choose to omit

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AAP · Nov 8, 2025

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Red meat was thrown to Labor's party faithful in WA as the state was talked up as the future hub of Australia's defence strategy.

International Business Times · Nov 4, 2025

Australia Just Helped China's Nuclear Program — And Nobody Noticed Until Now

Australia supplies 74% of the world's zirconium reserves, critical for nuclear fuel rods and hypersonic missiles. Chinese firms now control major Australian mines despite AUKUS security partnership. Investigation reveals 300% increase in China's zirconium exports to Russia since Ukraine war began.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

Luminary wants brave choices to halt Australia's slide

A former Reserve Bank governor has called for courageous decisions from Australia's leaders on the nation's budget, economy and strategic interests.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

AUKUS subs deal won't be expanded to include Japan: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been invited to Japan after a 'positive' meeting with the Asian nation's newly-elected prime minister.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 22, 2025

Anthony Albanese Praises Kevin Rudd As ‘Outstanding’ After That Awkward Trump Moment

Anthony Albanese has come to Kevin Rudd’s defence after he copped that infamous “I don’t like you” sledge from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025

Morning Mail: US pushes for Aukus tweaks, environment reforms to target company profits, and how to keep pets cool

Prime minister addresses concerns about American comments on ‘ambiguity’ of pact; tips to protect animals as temperatures set to soar

AAP · Oct 21, 2025

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.

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