The Latest Breaking News from Richard Marles

Defence Minister lays out need for nuclear subs

Protecting Australia's vital trade routes is at the heart of the need for nuclear submarine capability, the defence minister says.

The New Daily · Mar 22, 2023

Defence minister lays out need for nuclear subs

Protecting Australia's vital trade routes is at the heart of the need for nuclear submarine capability, the defence minister says.

AAP · Mar 22, 2023

Thousands of US marines land in Top End for training

With regional security challenges in focus, US marines will join Australian military personnel for training exercises as part of a new rotation.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

Australia did not vow to help US defend Taiwan in submarine deal -minister

Australia "absolutely" did not promise to support the U.S. in any military conflict over Taiwan in return for a deal to acquire U.S. nuclear-powered attack submarines, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday.

Reuters · Mar 19, 2023

‘No quid pro quo’: Defence Minister Richard Marles rejects idea subs deal means we go to war if US does

Australia's defence minister insists there is no commitment to go to war alongside the United States in return for nuclear submarines

The New Daily · Mar 19, 2023

AUKUS casts shadow on Australia-China trade relations

Trade Minister Don Farrell remains hopeful the government will continue to stabilise the Australia-China diplomatic relationship despite a new submarines deal.

AAP · Mar 18, 2023

US fighter pilot accused of helping China moved to maximum security jail in NSW

A former US fighter pilot accused of helping train Chinese military pilots has been moved to a maximum security jail in regional New South Wales ahead of his next court appearance.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2023

Spectre of Maralinga hangs over Aukus nuclear waste for Indigenous communities

The question of where to store waste from submarines is exacerbating trauma caused by British atomic testing in South Australia in the 50s and 60s

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2023

US approves sale of 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles to Australia in $895m deal irking China

Australia will now become the only US ally to obtain the Tomahawk weapon system after the UK

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

The Ferguson Report: The Emperor’s new submarines

Albo said the exact cost of the nuclear submarine fleet is "between $268 billion or $368 billion, precisely".

The New Daily · Mar 17, 2023