Why Australia wants US-made B-21 stealth bombers
Australia may soon acquire American-made B-21 Raiders, a sixth-generation stealth bomber that would offer significant strategic advantages and immediate military capabilities over nuclear submarines.
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AUKUS is terrible for Australia’s national interests
This is an edited extract of a presentation by Gareth Evans, Distinguished Honorary Professor at ANU and former Australian foreign minister, to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia Conference.
Australia fears American abandonment … but should it?
In any presidential year, the Australian media – including social media – will suddenly generate a vast army of instant experts on American politics, all with a take you just have to read or hear.
Li visit underscores New Zealand’s rising China dilemma
WELLINGTON – This week, Premier Li Qiang became the first top Chinese leader to visit New Zealand in almost a decade to mark the 10th anniversary of the two sides’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Australia’s new defense strategy already behind the times
There have been a lot of defense announcements recently about buying new equipment, building up Australia’s manufacturing capabilities, creating local jobs, new legislation to support AUKUS and even a new defense chief.