Australia–Japan

Australia and Japan’s Energy Gamble: Can a Shared Story Secure the Transition?

In September 2024, the Australian government unveiled, declaring its ambition to make the country a “renewable superpower.” The blueprint placed hydrogen and green iron at the center of its industrial policy, promising world-leading costs and a decisive role in reshaping...
Australia–Japan Submarines

Why Australia and Japan Should Forge a Defence Alliance Around a New Submarine

Canberra’s August 2025 announcement that it will purchase 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sent ripples through the Indo-Pacific. The deal, worth tens of billions, was not only Australia’s largest-ever naval procurement from a non-Western partner but also...
Philippine Coast Guard

South China Sea: Philippines Expands Defense Cooperation With Australia and Canada to Counter China in South China Sea

For the first time, the Philippines has staged a high-profile joint sail near the disputed Scarborough Shoal with two unlikely partners — Australia and Canada. The two-day maritime cooperation exercise, culminating on September 3, showcased not just military interoperability but...
Australia Post

Australia Suspends Postal Deliveries to United States Amid Trade Turmoil

Australia has joined a growing list of nations halting most postal deliveries to the United States, citing mounting uncertainty sparked by President Donald Trump’s looming tariff regime and the U.S. administration’s decision to abolish long-standing exemptions on low-value imports. The...
U.S. Deploys Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missiles to Australia

U.S. Deploys Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missiles to Australia in Strategic Move to Deter Chinese Expansion in Indo-Pacific

In a momentous milestone for U.S. military modernization and strategic deterrence, the United States Army has executed the first overseas deployment of its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) system—known as the "Dark Eagle"—to Australia. As announced by U.S. Army Pacific on...
HMAS Anzac (FFH 150)

Japan Secures $6.5 Billion Australian Warship Deal; Outbids Germany in Major Indo-Pacific Defense Shakeup, Citing China’s Naval Escalation

In a historic move that marks the most significant naval acquisition in Australian history—and the largest Japanese defense export deal since World War II—Australia has announced the procurement of 11 Mogami-class stealth frigates from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). The deal, valued...
Iran

World Leaders Condemn or Back Trump After U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites: A Global Breakdown

The Middle East into a broader and more catastrophic war, the United States launched air strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday. The strikes, which President Donald Trump hailed as a “historic act of preemption,” have drawn sharp rebukes...
RC-135V/W Rivet Joint is a dedicated electronic intelligence platform, adapted from the legacy C-135 airframe and extensively modified to perform signal intelligence (SIGINT) tasks.

RC135 Spy Plane Deployment: US Expands Intelligence Capabilities in Asia-Pacific as RC-135V Spy Plane Lands in Australia

United States Air Force RC-135V Rivet Joint aircraft and its team of 55 personnel from the 82nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron operated from Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin between May 19 and 23, 2025. Though officially assigned to the 55th...
One-Way Attack (OWA) drones

Australia’s Drone Revolution: How AURA-E Could Redefine Remote Logistics and Sustainability

Australia’s rugged outback, where distances stretch beyond the horizon and communities often live in isolation, the question of access has long plagued infrastructure planners. Roads buckle under the strain of time and weather, and supply trucks crawl across vast distances...
Thyssenkrupp Faces Watershed Moment as German Industrial Giant

Thyssenkrupp Faces Watershed Moment as German Industrial Giant Plots Breakup Amid Global Ambitions and Internal Crisis

Thyssenkrupp, once a symbol of Germany’s industrial strength, is entering uncharted territory. The conglomerate announced a sweeping overhaul this week that would dismantle its centuries-old centralized structure, splitting the company into standalone businesses amid mounting financial losses, competitive pressure from...
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