- July 5th, 2026
Australia has emerged as the leading donor of aid to Pacific island nations, cementing its role as the dominant Western power in the region. Yet, a new analysis reveals that China continues to outmanoeuvre the United States in the contest...
Australia’s multicultural consensus — long seen as one of the country’s defining achievements — is showing visible cracks. Anti-immigration rallies across major cities on 31 August and again in mid-October have revealed a significant rightward turn in Australia’s political landscape,...
In a milestone for Australia’s growing long-range strike capabilities, KONGSBERG Defence & Aerospace and Thales Australia announced the successful live-firing of a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) test munition from the StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle in Norway. The achievement confirms the...
With the intensifying great power rivalry, middle powers like Indonesia and Australia are increasingly asking a critical question: can economic cooperation provide a hedge against growing strategic vulnerability? This concern shaped the discussions during the Indonesia–Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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