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Within 72 hours of a conflict breaking out over Taiwan, Chinese missile bombardments and devastating cyberattacks would begin pummelling Australia. For the first time since World War II, the mainland would be under attack.

Within 72 hours of a conflict breaking out over Taiwan, Chinese missile bombardments and devastating cyberattacks would begin pummelling Australia. For the first time since World War II, the mainland would be under attack.

A spy balloon this week showed that sometimes low-cost technology trumps the most advanced weapons costing billions. Does Australia need to rethink its spending plans?

Anthony Albanese, Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak are expected to meet next month in Washington to unveil Australia’s pathway to acquiring nuclear-powered submarines.

The policymaking apparatus behind the AUKUS security pact was shoddy from the start.

Nuclear Submarine The US Navy’s fast attack submarine program, the Virginia-class, is under pressure. A mere 1.2 vessels have been delivered, on average, per year

The policymaking apparatus behind the AUKUS security pact was shoddy from the start. It has raised questions about the extent US power will subordinate Australia further in future conflicts; it has brought into question Australia’s own sovereignty; and it has also raised the spectre of regional nuclear proliferation via the use of otherwise closely guarded

Defence minister Richard Marles says Australia will need to make its own industrial contribution for the US and UK deal

B-21s for Australia? Not on the basis of defending against a Chinese base in Australia’s nearer region. Defence policy often proceeds under a number of heroic and muddled assumptions. Most likely, the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) will also.

Up to $2 billion will be spent expanding Australia’s missile capabilities, including on long-range rockets that have played a crucial role in the Ukraine war.