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Australia’s $4.6bn Aukus funding to help create more than 1,000 jobs in UK, Rolls-Royce says

Company says work is already under way ‘to double the size of the Rolls-Royce Submarines site in the UK

The Guardian - AU

AUKUS is a debacle, but the idiot protectionism of its critics is bizarre

We’ve never been given a proper rationale for why we need nuclear submarines. But the least stupid thing about AUKUS is getting the Brits and Americans to make them.

Crikey

Australia will work with US regardless of president

Whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden is the next US president, Australia will continue to work with America regardless, the deputy prime minister says.

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Work begins on subs program after historic AUKUS deal

Australia has announced the partner companies that will build and maintain the country's AUKUS nuclear submarine fleet amid a strengthening of ties with the UK.

AAP

Australia, Britain Vow AUKUS Nuclear-powered Subs Will Be Built

Under the fledgling AUKUS deal, the two countries along with the United States have pledged to beef up their military muscle in a bid to counter China's rise.

International Business Times

David Cameron says Aukus and Nato must be in ‘best possible shape’ ahead of potential Trump win

UK’s foreign secretary is in Australia alongside defence secretary Grant Shapps for high-level talks with Richard Marles and Penny Wong

The Guardian - AU

Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines

Defence Minister Richard Marles says allies working ‘at pace’ to ensure the security deal becomes a reality.

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Israel must allow humanitarian relief to reach Gaza, Australia and UK say in new joint statement – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australia gives UK $4.6b to boost AUKUS subs build

Australia is one step closer to attaining its nuclear-powered submarines, after announcing UK defence firm BAE Systems will build its AUKUS fleet in Adelaide.

AAP

Australia moves to prop up Aukus with $4.6bn pledge to help clear Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor bottlenecks in UK

Funding revealed on eve of government talks is in addition to billions of dollars to be sent to US

The Guardian - AU

UK And Australia Sign New Defence Pact

The United Kingdom and Australia inked a new defence agreement in Canberra on Thursday, as they try to boost a fledgling nuclear-powered submarine program with the United States.

International Business Times

David Shoebridge says Julian Assange ‘may not survive’ trial and extradition – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australia pads UK defence ties, joins drone alliance

Australian and UK defence forces will be able to co-operate in each other's countries seamlessly under a new pact while also upgrading collaboration on drones.

AAP

Crackdown on loose-lipped ex-soldiers to boost security

Tougher requirements for former defence personnel to prevent secrets leaking and more stringent trade controls are being pushed to bolster national security.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia will bring home surveillance aircraft supporting Ukraine within weeks

The RAAF E-7A Wedgetail was deployed to monitor threats to assistance from Russia, but Australia says withdrawal does not mean it is scaling back support

AAP

Biden bid to cut submarine 'no fatal blow' to Australia

Doubts have been cast that the AUKUS pact is in jeopardy as Joe Biden moves to cut submarine production, which could hurt the future sale of one to Australia.

AAP

Australia faces subs challenge in US, nuclear at home

Australia is contending with a backed up US production line for its nuclear-powered submarine while the government works to put in place safeguards at home.

Crikey

Sam Kerr’s slur stirs ‘reverse racism’ row

The media has a myriad of hot takes on Sam Kerr’s ‘stupid white bastard’ comment, Australian news companies might get compensation when AI is trained on their content, and a man has been charged with Samantha Murphy’s murder.

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The Guardian - AU

Coalition flags housing policy ‘refresh’ – as it happened

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AAP

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

The Australian Defence Force doesn't believe its military justice system is being used as a weapon against individuals, a royal commission has been told.

The Guardian - AU

Dunkley shows the Liberal party’s ‘more of the same’ is not a path to government

Labor cannot afford to be complacent but if Dutton can’t win a seat after 13 interest rate rises then maybe the strategy needs a rethink?

The Guardian - AU

Dunkley byelection: Labor’s Jodie Belyea triumphs but Liberals win modest swing

Liberal candidate Nathan Conroy wins swing of more than 3% but well short of the 6.3% required, leaving Belyea as the newest federal MP

AAP

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership needs to be made accountable and called out for cultural issues, a senator has declared.

International Business Times

Australia Says To Build Biggest Navy Since World War II

The announcement comes after a massive build-up of firepower by rivals China and Russia, and amid growing confrontation between nervous US-led allies and increasingly bellicose authoritarian governments.

The Guardian - AU

Australian navy overhaul to double surface fleet and add ‘optionally crewed’ warships

Six large, heavily armed vessels capable of being operated remotely, will be added to fleet under $11bn shake-up, which comes after damning review

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