
Australia’s frigate deal with Japan plugs critical holes, but doesn’t come without risks
Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced that Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been awarded a massive contract to build three new...

NATO’s 5% of GDP defence target ramps up pressure on Australia to spend vastly more
After lobbying by US President Donald Trump, NATO leaders have promised to boost annual defence spending to 5 per cent of their...