Indonesia’s finance minister suggests Strait of Malacca toll before immediately backtracking
Australia has stressed the importance of freedom of navigation after a powerful Indonesian minister suggested three South-East Asian…
Iran’s reclosure of the Strait of Hormuz ‘disappointing’, Marles says
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Iran’s re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz is “disappointing” and “every diplomatic…
Japan, Australia sign deal for first three Mogami frigate warships
Australia and Japan have announced they’ve signed a multi-billion-dollar contract for the first three of Australia’s next generation…
Australia could join international coalition to clear the Strait of Hormuz
Australia has moved closer to joining an international coalition led by Britain and France to clear the Strait…
Richard Marles defends US alliance, rules-based order amid push for more self-reliant defence force
Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared that the United States alliance will remain indispensable for Australian national security.…
Australia’s Defence spending should be raised to three per cent of GDP: Angus Taylor
There is “no world” where the United States is not central to balance of power for Australia and…
Australia govt to boost defense spending by $38b over next 10 years
Australia’s Minister for Defense and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles prepares to speak at the National Press Club…
Defence spending to lift by $53 billion over the next decade as government warns of ‘intensifying’ risks
Australia’s defence spending will climb by $53 billion over the next decade as the federal government says it…
$5 billion in new spending on drones as Defence learns lessons from Ukraine and Iran
Billions of dollars will be poured into drones as Defence responds to some of the most immediate lessons…
Germany’s defence minister claims Trump has ‘no exit strategy’ in Iran
Germany’s defence minister has lashed the Trump administration over the Iran war, saying it has “no exit strategy”…
Australia joins the war effort in the Middle East.
JACOB GREBER, POLITICAL EDITOR: Sucked into the vortex of an unpredictable war ignited by Australia’s mercurial ally. ANTHONY…
What is a Wedgetail? And why is Australia sending missiles to the Iran conflict?
Australia has responded to a call for help from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as it faces bombardment…