British soldiers based in Australia could be part of the next step to bringing the two military forces closer together. UK Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said stationing British troops in Darwin, where U.S. marines have a presence, was “not impossible” as his nation looked to expand its influence in the Pacific. “It comes up…
AUKUS Partners Make World-Leading Breakthrough in AI Technology
May 30, 2023
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AUKUS partners Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom have announced a global breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with the first live retraining of autonomous systems used on surveillance drone technology. The AUKUS coalition said that during a trial in Upavon in Wiltshire, UK, the alliance achieved several world-first breakthroughs with jointly made AI…
AUKUS Subs Deal: Pentagon Seeks Congress Greenlight for Sub Transfer
May 29, 2023
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The Pentagon has requested Congress to greenlight the transfer of up to two nuclear power submarines to Australia. The legislative proposals (pdf), which were first submitted on May 2 and made available online on May 23, come as U.S. defence officials argue that while the transfer may have a short-term effect, the transfer would allow…
Indonesia President Says ASEAN Should View AUKUS Security Pact as Partner
Indonesia’s president said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should view the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) pact as a partner instead of a competitor to ensure peace in Asia. Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who holds the presidency of the 10-member regional bloc this year, said that ASEAN is “open and inclusive” by nature and…
US Security Alliances in Asia Get Stronger
March 20, 2023
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Commentary It seems that China has been able to accomplish something that 70 years of U.S. diplomacy could never achieve: push Japan and South Korea closer toward something like a strategic partnership. Earlier this month, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol flew to Tokyo to meet with his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minster Fumio Kishida—the first official…
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…
Diplomatic Blitz to Calm Allies Over Nuclear Subs Fears
Australia’s top ministers are working to allay concerns over Australia acquiring nuclear-powered submarines as China continues a disinformation campaign. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia had an impeccable record when it comes to non-proliferation. “We will observe, to the highest standard, our obligations under the non-proliferation treaty, under the Treaty of Rarotonga,” Senator Wong said….
Australia Chooses UK to Build Its First Nuclear Submarines Amid China Threat
March 14, 2023
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Britain is to build a new fleet of nuclear submarines for Australia following the signing of a trilateral pact with the United States in San Diego on Monday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signed the AUKUS deal with U.S. President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and it was then announced that Britain had…
US Deems Australia in the ‘Frontline’ of Tension With Beijing: Former Ambassador
February 23, 2023
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The current threat of attack against Australia has reached a point where U.S. authorities are treating it as the “frontline” of competition with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), says former Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kim Beazley. The former Labor Party and opposition leader said that the previous timeframe for a potential attack on Australia had…
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