Richard Marles

Ben Roberts-Smith will not attend the Australian War Memorial event due to illness.

Australia's government distances itself from UK Labour amid leadership changes and other national news.

Australia and Canada signed a $1.75 billion agreement to build an Australian-designed long-range radar system in Canada, marking Australia's largest defense export and strengthening strategic partnership between the two Five Eyes allies.

Trump administration demands Asian allies increase defense spending to 3.5-5 percent of GDP, mirroring NATO pressure, but regional economic constraints, lack of institutional cohesion, and trade dependence on China risk pushing partners toward Beijing instead.

UK ministers' resignations further damage the Aukus nuclear submarine proposal, revealing it as a political stunt.

UK and Australia Reaffirm Importance of Taiwan Strait Peace in Joint Statement

Australia's AUKUS deal will cost $368 billion, sparking secrecy concerns and unanswered questions.

British defence secretary's shock resignation disrupts Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles' AUKUS visit.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigns amid a funding crisis and unresolved spending row.

UK Defence Minister John Healey quits over national security spending cuts.

Gareth Evans criticizes AUKUS, calling Australia a "compliant cash cow" to the US and UK.

UK and Australian ministers met in London on June 10, 2026, reaffirming commitment to regional stability amid deteriorating global security, coordinating Middle East diplomatic and military efforts, and supporting freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia-UK Ministerial Talks: Opening Remarks

Australia's defence faces humiliation with second-hand submarines and uncertain delivery timelines.

Ed Husic, a former Labor minister, rebels against the government's stance on various issues.

Australia's AUKUS deal sparks debate over used submarines and sovereignty concerns.

Australia's revised AUKUS submarine deal raises concerns due to past experiences with used naval vessels.

Ben Roberts-Smith did not attend the Australian War Memorial's new Anzac Hall opening due to illness.

Australia signed a $2.5 billion defence export deal with Canada to provide advanced radar technology for Arctic surveillance, marking Australia's largest defence export and reflecting allied nations broadening security partnerships beyond traditional US relationships.

Canada and Australia signed an agreement for a radar system to defend the Arctic region.

India and Australia deepen Indo-Pacific security ties amid China's expanding regional footprint.

Concerns arise about One Nation's lack of vision and Pauline Hanson's credibility on the world stage.

Australia's AUKUS deal will cost $368 billion, sparking secrecy concerns and unanswered questions.

British defence secretary's shock resignation disrupts Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles' AUKUS visit.

UK Defence Minister John Healey resigns over a dispute on military spending, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

UK Defence Minister John Healey quits over national security spending cuts.

UK Defence Minister John Healey quits over national security spending cuts.

Former Australian foreign minister Gareth Evans testified that the 368 billion dollar Aukus submarine agreement represents one of Australia's worst defense decisions, warning the vessels will merely extend American military power while failing to guarantee protection against existential threats.

Australia's Home Affairs Minister launched a $90 million cybersecurity initiative training office workers to prevent hacking incidents, while assessing seabed cable vulnerabilities against Chinese threats that could cost the economy $35 billion annually.

India and Australia strengthen maritime security cooperation through joint initiatives.

PM Modi's key Indo-Pacific visit next month: Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand

Labor's sensitivity about the Aukus debate grows amid controversy over "secondhand subs" and Trump.

Australia's AUKUS deal sparks debate over used submarines and sovereignty concerns.

Taiwan, confronting subsea cable sabotage since 2023, has accumulated operational expertise on vessel tracking and attribution that Australia should leverage as it strengthens seabed infrastructure protection through AUKUS partnerships.

Ben Roberts-Smith did not attend the Australian War Memorial's new Anzac Hall opening due to illness.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a $1.75 billion defense agreement with Australia to build long-range radar systems covering the Arctic, choosing Australian technology over comparable U.S. alternatives and strengthening bilateral defense partnerships.

Australia commits an additional $100 million in military aid to Ukraine to support its defense against Russia.

The Kentucky Colonel Who Drives Australian Foreign Policy

Concerns arise about One Nation's lack of vision and Pauline Hanson's credibility on the world stage.

AUKUS will cost $368 billion, sparking concerns over secrecy and lack of public debate surrounding the agreement.

British defence secretary's shock resignation disrupts Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles' AUKUS visit.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey quits, cancelling his visit with Australia's Richard Marles.

UK Defence Minister John Healey quits over national security spending cuts.

Labor luminary Gareth Evans criticizes AUKUS, calling Australia a "compliant cash cow" to the US and UK.

Labor luminary Gareth Evans criticizes AUKUS, calling Australia a "compliant cash cow" to the US and UK.

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke launched a $90 million cybersecurity initiative training office workers to prevent hacking attacks, addressing threats from China targeting undersea cables carrying 99 percent of the nation's internet traffic.

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles warned that unprecedented undersea cable attacks threaten global infrastructure, prompting Europe and Indo-Pacific nations to recognize shared strategic vulnerabilities as China expands militarily and exploits trade routes for geopolitical advantage.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed the $368 billion Aukus nuclear submarine agreement is proceeding despite the Greens warning it risks drawing Australia into potential US-China conflict, arguing the alliance strengthens regional security.

India and Australia strengthen defence ties amidst China's growing Indo-Pacific dominance.

Australia's revised AUKUS submarine deal raises concerns due to past experiences with second-hand naval vessels.