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Monday, March 24, 2025
Australia to Speed Up $1 billion in Defense Spending, Including AUKUS Submarine Base and Frigates
Defense

Australia to Speed Up $1 billion in Defense Spending, Including AUKUS Submarine Base and Frigates

Australia will bring forward A$1 billion in defence spending in Tuesday's federal budget to boost its military capability, including guided weapons

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Sunday, March 16, 2025
USS Minnesota at the HMAS Stirling in Rockingham
Defense

US Starts To Build Submarine Presence On Strategic Australian Coast Under AUKUS

By Kirsty Needham PERTH, March 16 (Reuters) – In the control room of the American USS Minnesota, off the Western Australian coast, sonar operators adjust

March 16, 2025
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
HMAS Brisbane, a Hobart class destroyer, fires a Tomahawk missile during a test conducted off the west coast of the United States
Defense

WATCH: Australian Navy Joins Elite Club with Tomahawk Missile Test

The Royal Australian Navy has joined an exclusive group of nations capable of deploying Tomahawk cruise missiles, marking a transformative moment in the

December 10, 2024
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Friday, October 4, 2024
The Royal Navy took part in uncrewed and autonomous exercises in Portugal alongside U.S. and Australian Allies. Photo: LPhot Daniel Blade/UK Royal Navy
Defense

AUKUS Navies Demonstrate Unmanned Vessels Across 10,000 Miles in NATO Exercise

The Royal Navy and its AUKUS partners successfully controlled uncrewed vessels in Australia from a command center in Portugal, spanning a distance of over

October 4, 2024
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Saturday, July 27, 2024
Sea Trials at sunset in the Atlantic ocean of a new Virginia class submarine
Defense

Australia Signs $1.4 Bln Deal To Upgrade Navy Submarines

SYDNEY, July 27 (Reuters) – Australia said on Saturday it had signed a A$2.2 billion ($1.4 billion) four-year contract with state-owned

July 27, 2024
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Sunday, October 8, 2023
Chinese ballistic missile submarine. Picture taken April 12, 2018.REUTERS
Defense

China Near ‘Breakthroughs’ With Nuclear-Armed Submarines

By Greg Torode HONG KONG, Oct 9 (Reuters) – A submarine arms race is intensifying as China embarks on production of a new generation of

October 8, 2023
Total Views: 13860

Sunday, October 1, 2023
U.S. President Biden meets with Australian PM Albanese and British PM Sunak at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo
Defense

BAE Systems Wins £4 Billion UK Contract For Nuclear Submarines

By Dasha Afanasieva Oct 1, 2023 (Bloomberg) –Britain’s Ministry of Defence has awarded almost £4 billion ($4.9 billion) in funding to BAE Systems

October 1, 2023
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Navy Nuclear Reactor Core
Navy

AUKUS Powers Up: HII And Babcock Join Forces On Nuclear Projects

by John Konrad (gCaptain) In a move signifying deepening cooperation within the Australia – United Kingdom – United States (AUKUS) alliance, defense

July 19, 2023
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Daewoo Investor Eyes Purchase Of US Navy Shipbuilder
Navy

Daewoo Investor Eyes Purchase Of US Navy Shipbuilder

by John Konrad (gCaptain) South Korean conglomerate Hanwha, valued at $42 billion, is considering a strategic acquisition of Austal, a pivotal player in the

July 11, 2023
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Sunday, May 7, 2023
Thousands Rally In Australia Against Potential Submarine Base
Ports

Thousands Rally In Australia Against Potential Submarine Base

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Thousands of people rallied on Saturday against a future nuclear-powered submarine base at Port Kembla in eastern Australia as part

May 7, 2023
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Monday, April 3, 2023
Chinese ballistic missile submarine. Picture taken April 12, 2018.REUTERS
Navy

China Intensifies Nuclear Submarine Patrols

By Greg Torode (Reuters) China is for the first time keeping at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine constantly at sea, according to a

April 3, 2023
Total Views: 6975

Sunday, March 19, 2023
Australia Did Not Promise US Support For Taiwan In Submarines Deal
Maritime Security

Australia Did Not Promise US Support For Taiwan In Submarines Deal

SYDNEY, March 19 (Reuters) – Australia has “absolutely” not vowed to support the U.S. in a conflict over Taiwan in

March 19, 2023
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Monday, March 13, 2023
Australia’s Submarine Program with U.S. and Britain Could Could Run Up to $245 Billion
Shipping

Australia’s Submarine Program with U.S. and Britain Could Could Run Up to $245 Billion

By Lewis Jackson CANBERRA, March 14 (Reuters) – Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program with the United States and Britain

March 13, 2023
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Sunday, March 12, 2023
UK Prime Minister Visits US To Unveil Australian Nuclear-Sub Plan With Biden
Navy

UK Prime Minister Visits US To Unveil Australian Nuclear-Sub Plan With Biden

By Kitty Donaldson (Bloomberg) –Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is heading to the US on Sunday to meet President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister

March 12, 2023
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Friday, March 10, 2023
Biden to Reveal Submarine Pact with Australia and Britain to Counter China
Shipping

Biden to Reveal Submarine Pact with Australia and Britain to Counter China

By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will meet leaders of Australia and Britain in San Diego on Monday

March 10, 2023
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Monday, January 23, 2023
Three RAN Destroyers In Formation. Royal Australian Navy/Peter Beeh
Defense

Australia Speeds Up Purchase of ‘Smart’ Sea Mines to Deter China

By Ben Westcott (Bloomberg) — The Australian government is looking to speed up the purchase of a new generation of sea mines to protect its ports amid

January 23, 2023
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Sunday, September 4, 2022
Submarine Training
Navy

UK To Train Australian Nuclear Sub Sailors

By Ben Westcott (Bloomberg) Australian sailors will be trained by the UK Navy on board its nuclear-powered submarines, the next step toward Canberra fielding

September 4, 2022
Total Views: 5523

Monday, October 11, 2021
Royal Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier
Navy

Britain Reaffirms Asia ‘Tilt’ As New Carrier Arrives In Singapore

By Chen Lin (Reuters) Britain’s new aircraft carrier the HMS Queen Elizabeth made a stop in Singapore on Monday, part of a move to reassert itself

October 11, 2021
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