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AUKUS countries update rules on sharing defense kit
The new rules will make it easier for the U.S., U.K. and Australia to share vast amounts of defense equipment.
AUKUS standoff: Australia, UK wait on Congress to approve pact
AUKUS was announced two years ago. Now Congress must pass several bills to make the pact work, from export controls to submarine transfer authorities.
US, Indonesia and 5 other nations hold war drills amid China concerns
This year’s Super Garuda Shield exercises began Thursday with about 5,000 personnel.
US, Japan and Australia plan joint navy drills in South China Sea
The drill will underscore their commitment to the rule of law in the region after recent Chinese aggression, Filipino security officials said.
Pentagon’s strategy planner wants China crisis channels
Mara Karlin emphasized the importance of crisis hot lines with China while highlighting the ongoing U.S. role in the Middle East.
DoD chief: US and Australia stand against China’s ‘bullying behavior’
Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are in Australia for talks aimed at countering Beijing’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Senate to extend Buy American laws for Navy ships
The Senate unanimously passed legislation that will eventually require components for all Navy ships to be made in the United States.
Navy secretary says multinational exercise sends message to China
Carlos Del Toro said Friday that the major multination military training exercise launched in Australia sends a message to China.
First Australian officers graduate from U.S. Navy nuclear power school
The graduation earlier this month marks a milestone in plans for Australia to field nuclear subs in the coming decades.
Australia to provide surveillance drones to Philippines
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also says her country is considering whether to take part in joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea.
US report shows China taking steps toward space dominance
The open-sourced report by CSIS’s Aerospace Security Project looked at the space activities of a variety of adversaries and allies.
By Zamone Perez