A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer
No Australian government has offered PNG a binding security guarantee in the past. The current government must address four ...
Australia makes $500 million AUKUS payment ahead of US defence secretary meeting
Australia has made its first $500 million payment to the United States under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal ahead of a ...
Australia, Papua New Guinea Begin Talks on Full Defence Treaty
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia and Papua New Guinea said on Thursday they would begin talks on a full defence treaty between the two countries.
Australian soldier challenges decision to strip Afghanistan war medals
At least one commanding officer has challenged Defence Minister Richard Marles's decision to strip commanders of medals over ...
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Marles to meet with new US defence secretary to bolster relations
Defence Minister Richard Marles is set to meet with his newly sworn-in US defence counterpart to strengthen defence and security ties between Canberra and Washington.
Trump Aware, Supportive of AUKUS Pact, US Defense Secretary Says
SYDNEY (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump supported the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal ...
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Deposit paid: Trump ‘very aware’ of AUKUS as Marles hands over $800m
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles at the Pentagon. Credit: AP During their meeting at the Pentagon, also attended by Australia’s ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd ...