- February 22nd, 2025

Australia Narrows Down Bidders for $11 Billion Frigate Contract in Indo-Pacific Defense Push Australia has shortlisted two international defense giants for its ambitious AUD $11 billion (USD $7.24 billion) General Purpose Frigate (GPF) contract. The contract, part of Australia’s Project...

Diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Canberra, Russia announced on Tuesday a travel ban on 131 Australian nationals. Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated the decision was in direct retaliation against what it labeled as Australia’s “anti-Russian agenda.” Those affected by...

In a clear display of expanding influence, China has stirred up debate across the Pacific by docking two warships at Port Vila, Vanuatu, a region traditionally under the strong influence of Australia and the United States. The images of China’s...