Aukus

Australia’s ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd to step down early

Mr Rudd, a former Australian prime minister, is returning to head the Asia Society think tank and will finish his posting in March.

US ditching Asia to focus on Western Hemisphere? Not really

A US Air Force B-52 strategic bomber (bottom) and Japanese F-15 fighter jets during a joint exercise over the Sea of Japan on Dec 10, following joint patrols by Chinese and Russian aircraft.

Australia says it will meet ‘challenges’ of AUKUS nuclear submarine timeline

(From left) Australia's defence minister Richard Marles, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in Washington on Dec 8.

US says Pentagon review sees opportunities to strengthen AUKUS submarine deal

The AUKUS defence deal - Australia, UK and US - will allow Australia to acquire US nuclear-powered submarines.

Australia says it has received AUKUS submarine review from US

Richard Marles, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, speaks during an announcement at the Royal Australian Navy base HMAS Kuttabul, in Sydney, Australia, September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Aukus nuclear sub deal set to further fuel Australia’s hottest housing market in Perth

Western Australia, the heartland of the nation’s mining industry, has had several resource booms in recent decades.

Australia’s Aukus base to connect to subsea cables as US allies boost AI pipes

The HMAS Stirling naval base on Australia’s west coast will house four US-commanded Virginia submarines from 2027.

Trump declares ‘full steam ahead’ on Aukus in win for Australia

US President Donald Trump has signalled his support for the Aukus pact.

What is the AUKUS submarine partnership between Australia, US and Britain?

Australia’s Albanese to discuss rare earths, security in first Trump summit

FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacts during a press conference in Sydney, Australia, in Sydney, Australia, September 12, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

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