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Australia must double defence spending to address worsening strategic outlook

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By Richard Menhinick* Given that our relative wealth and strategic position in the region are diminishing, the aptly named ‘Asian century’ brings with it a...

First Japanese lithium-ion equipped sub launched

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Japan has launched the first Soryu-class diesel-electric submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries in a first for the program, according to the Nikkei Asia News. The...

The case for fixed Australian defence white paper cycles

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By Mike Kalms and Adam Lockyer The number of years between Australian defence white papers (DWPs) has been shrinking. Between 1976 and 2009, it averaged...

China challenges Australia in Pacific

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By Graeme Dobell* Australia today sees its strategic interests in the South Pacific directly challenged by China. No longer is China given the benefit of...

The maritime tango in the Indo-Pacific

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By Prakash Gopal* After two deferments and much scepticism, the maiden 2+2 meeting between India and the US was finally held in New Delhi last...

Should Australia go nuclear?

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By Paul Dibb* Australia’s deteriorating strategic outlook raises the question under what conditions should we develop a nuclear weapon of our own? This option was...

Submarine project: Australia’s maritime dreaming

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By Associate Professor Maria Rost Rublee* Australian policymakers need to consider what the country’s defence needs are without being driven by a desire for US...

BAE wins $35m contract in frigate program

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The Minister for Defence, Christopher Pyne, has announced Defence and BAE Systems Australia have entered into an Advanced Work Arrangement (AWA) to cover ongoing...

Photo of US-China near miss published

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The ABC has published a photo of the near miss between USS Decatur and a Chinese destroyer. Defence reporter Andrew Greene reports: Leaked US...

A working sub fleet – for less than half the cost

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By Dr Tom Lewis* Now we have a new PM, he should look urgently at scrapping the plans for our new submarine fleet. Australia’s present...