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In Australia, the entire military and security establishment is outsourced to Washington’s former mandarins,

Commodore Peter Scott commanded submarines and worked on them for decades before also serving in a senior position in Iraq and Afghanistan and has now shared a warts-and-all account of life on board one of Australia’s most integral pieces of strategic capability.

Andy Keough worked on top secret missions commanding Collins Class submarines in the murky depths of the world’s oceans. When the Last Post bugle call sounds on Anzac Day, those memories will visit his quiet contemplation.

The value of AUKUS depends critically on how far it increases the chances of Australia being dragged into an unnecessary and potentially catastrophic war at the behest of the US.What should Australia be seeking to achieve?Unfortunately, the rivalry between the two major countries in our region – China and America – has escalated dangerously since a

Five years before Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles worked on the historic AUKUS deal with the US, he spent 24 hours aboard a submarine so he would know exactly what it was like to crew an Australian defence vessel.

More than 80 years after the ship was sunk, the wreck could soon be found near Timor-Leste. Ratifying a UN convention would help Australia protect it from plunder

Australia's decision to partner with the US and the UK for the AUKUS pact has drawn scrutiny with questions looming about acquisition, construction and delivery of the nuclear-propelled submarines and a projected $368 billion outlay for up to eight vessels.  By Binoy Kampmark

It was a sight to behold and took the wind out of the bellicose sails of the AUKUS cheer squad.

The Press Club comments made by Paul Keating against AUKUS were the catalyst for a number of Labor voices to speak up against the security deal.

Commentary Will the AUKUS nuclear subs consume the Australian budget? It’s a good question. The expenditure is huge ...