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AUKUS ‘first foe’ is a rare butterfly colony in South Australia

Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines have encountered their “first foe” which is a rare butterfly colony, says Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight. The rare butterflies are located where the AUKUS shipyard is planned to be built. “I just hope they’re not taken down by a butterfly,” Mr Knight told Sky News host Steve Price. “It would be

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Two top US Security Analysts label AUKUS timeline as crazy

Two top US Security Analysts expected to play major roles in the next Republican administration have delivered criticisms of several aspects from the AUKUS timeline. Sending nuclear submarines on the currently agreed timeframe has been labelled as crazy by ex-Pentagon official Elbridge Colby and former Republican Senate security adviser Alex Velez-Green. Despite passing AUKUS-allowing legislation

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Defence heads meet in California for second pillar of AUKUS

The second pillar of the AUKUS alliance has been unveiled in California. Australia, the United Kingdom and the US will share a range of emerging military technology – including advanced artificial intelligence, to counter aggression from China. Defence Minister Richard Marles met with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps on

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Defence heads meet in California for second pillar of AUKUS

The second pillar of the AUKUS alliance has been unveiled in California. Australia, the United Kingdom and the US will share a range of emerging military technology – including advanced artificial intelligence, to counter aggression from China. Defence Minister Richard Marles met with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps on

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Richard Marles announces space and AI on AUKUS agenda

Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced the second pillar involved in the AUKUS alliance between the UK and US. During a meeting with his US and British counterparts, he said the process will also include bolstering space and AI capabilities. The leaders said the new efforts would set the stage for future tech collaboration. The

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AUKUS obstacle cleared as US Congress elects new House speaker

Key Points Albanese’s state visit is intended to deepen an alliance that’s increasingly viewed as a critical counterweight to China’s influence in the Pacific. The two leaders said they would work together on supporting economic development among Pacific island nations. Biden described Australia as “an anchor to peace and prosperity”. The confirmation of a new

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Albanese’s visit to US ‘won’t see much movement’ around AUKUS deal

The Australian’s Associate Editor Jenna Clarke believes there “won’t be much movement” around the AUKUS deal during Prime Minster Anthony Albanese’s visit to the US. Ms Clarke’s comments come after Anthony Albanese announced Australia won’t increase its $3 billion commitment to boost US and British submarine bases as part of the AUKUS deal. “I think

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Penny Wong adamant AUKUS will help deter China

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