New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta concluded the first ministerial visit to China since COVID began, noting the Chinese regime’s human rights abuses and inviting her Chinese counterpart to visit New Zealand. “Our discussions were wide-ranging, covering all aspects of our bilateral relationship,” she said. “We look forward to the resumption of a range of…
New Zealand Teetering Between China and Western Allies
March 27, 2023
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How Will Australia Pay for Its $386 Billion Nuclear Sub Deal
March 24, 2023
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Commentary Will the AUKUS nuclear subs consume the Australian budget? It’s a good question. The expenditure is huge in Australian terms. The total deal is currently worth $386 billion (US$260 billion) and will be spread out over 30 years. So, on average, it will cost $12 billion a year. This is about one-third of the…
Former Australian PM Keating Issues Fresh Attack on AUKUS Deal
Former prime minister Paul Keating has fired a fresh torpedo at the AUKUS deal, claiming Defence Minister Richard Marles has changed his argument to justify the submarine purchases. Keating, who has been publicly critical of the $368 billion (US$245 billion) deal, said in an opinion article the government had shifted the need for the vessels…
No Pledge Made to Assist US If Conflict Over Taiwan Breaks Out, Says Australian Defence Minister
March 20, 2023
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Australia did not make any commitment to the United States in the event of a Taiwan conflict in exchange for access to its Virginia-class nuclear submarines, Defence Minister Richard Marles said. “Absolutely not. And I couldn’t be more unequivocal than that,” Marles told ABC Insiders. Leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States…
Australian Pilots Told Be Alert for Signal Interference From Chinese Military
March 19, 2023
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Australian national airline carrier Qantas has warned its pilots to be wary of radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) interference signals from the Chinese military. In a directive issued on March 16, the airline said it had detected interference signals in the Western Pacific and South China Sea. Qantas said some aircraft were experiencing interference…
Australian Pilots Told to Be Alert for Signal Interference From Chinese Military
March 19, 2023
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Australian national airline carrier Qantas has warned its pilots to be wary of radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) interference signals from the Chinese military. In a directive issued on March 16, the airline said it had detected interference signals in the Western Pacific and South China Sea. Qantas said some aircraft were experiencing interference…
AUKUS Overcomes Obstacles to Protect Our Waters and Combat Hostile Ideologies
Commentary The recent AUKUS submarines announcement finally overcomes the political roadblocks that have bedevilled the replacement of Australia’s ageing fleet for more than a decade. The most significant aspect of the arrangements is the deployment of up to four U.S. Virginia-class submarines and one UK submarine to Australia from 2027. This was the original timeline…
Australia Finally Gets the Defences It Needs as AUKUS Clears Final Hurdles
March 19, 2023
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Commentary The recent AUKUS submarines announcement finally overcomes the political roadblocks that have bedevilled the replacement of Australia’s ageing fleet for more than a decade. The most significant aspect of the arrangements is the deployment of up to four U.S. Virginia-class submarines and one UK submarine to Australia from 2027. This was the original timeline…
Nuclear-Powered Submarines Outperform Australia’s Current Diesel-Electric Subs, Says Defence Minister
Australian Defence Minister has defended the federal government’s $368 billion (US$244 billion) deal to purchase up to five nuclear powered submarines, saying Australia’s diesel-electric submarines pale compared to U.S. nuclear-propulsion technologies and China’s existing fleet of more than 10 of nuclear submarines. On March 13, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia would convert its…
US Nuclear Submariners Give Australian’s A Glimpse Into Life at Sea
Highly trained U.S. submariners live in tight and tough conditions aboard their nuclear-powered vessels but they’re immensely proud of the dangerous work they do deep below the surface of the sea. Sailors from the USS (United States Ship) Asheville this week gave politicians, Royal Australian Navy brass, diplomats and journalists a peek into their life aboard…
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