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George Serras, National Museum of Australia / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0 au)Former Official Recommends Australia Explore Leasing Submarines from Japan as AUKUS Backup
A former senior Australian defense official suggested leasing submarines from Japan as a contingency for potential issues with the AUKUS pact. This comes ahead of a meeting between the Australian and Japanese prime ministers focused on economic security and regional stability. Th…
koreaherald.comJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Visits Canberra for Discussions with Australian Officials
Japan's prime minister is arriving in Australia to bolster relations with a key ally. The visit aims to build on a regional strategy updated during a recent trip to Vietnam. The move underscores ongoing efforts to deepen security and economic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
Reto Stöckl / NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / Wikimedia (Public domain)Australia Announces Additional HIMARS and Bushmaster Vehicle Acquisitions
Australia has revealed plans to acquire more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems from Lockheed Martin and Bushmaster vehicles from Thales. The HIMARS deal, valued at $2.3 billion AUD, will equip a second long-range fires regiment and introduce the Precision Strike Missile. The…
Aleš Sila / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)India and Germany Sign Defence Industrial Cooperation Road Map
India and Germany have signed a road map to deepen defence collaboration, including development and production. The agreement occurred during a visit by India's defence minister to Berlin. A separate submarine cooperation deal worth US$8 billion is expected to be finalized soon.