- May 8th, 2025

When Canada went to the polls on April 28, few expected the Liberal Party—battered by years of declining support and leadership turnover—to stage a comeback, let alone retain power. Yet it did, and analysts are increasingly pointing to a surprising...

A fleet of M1A1 Abrams tanks once slated to bolster Ukraine’s embattled frontlines sits idle on Australian soil, locked in limbo more than six months after being pledged. The delay — rooted in U.S. export controls and complicated further by...

In a development that could strain already tense diplomatic ties, a new report reveals that tugboats ordered for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) were secretly constructed at a Chinese shipyard. The revelation, first reported by ABC News, raises fresh concerns...

Australia’s growing defence industry, BAE Systems Australia has inked a decade-long Head Agreement with Boeing Defence Australia to deliver the Vehicle Management System (VMS) for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat—an uncrewed combat aircraft under joint development by Boeing and the Australian...

Russia’s alleged request to station long-range military aircraft at Manuhua Air Force Base in Biak Numfor, Papua, has sent geopolitical tremors across the Indo-Pacific. First reported by respected defense outlet Janes, the revelation has unsettled Canberra, galvanized Washington, and thrown...

The Cook Islands signed a series of far-reaching agreements with China, including a comprehensive strategic partnership. These agreements represent more than bilateral cooperation; they reflect a broader geopolitical shift that could reshape power dynamics in the South Pacific. China’s growing...

The Energy Transition Challenge in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia stands at the crossroads of climate urgency and energy dependence. While governments across the region understand the need to pivot toward clean energy, the pathway remains complicated by politics, financial constraints,...

Australia is heading toward a unique kind of defence dilemma—one that most militaries would envy. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is set to operate one of the most advanced fleets of naval helicopters in the Indo-Pacific, with 36 highly capable...

Australia’s first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter has officially entered final assembly at Boeing’s Mesa, Arizona, production line, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize its battlefield aviation capability. Designated AT001, the helicopter will undergo structural, electrical wiring,...

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