The Australian Navy has deployed three ships and surveillance aircraft to "closely monitor" a Chinese task group operating "near Australia" since mid-February, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (RFA).

The Australian Government has launched the AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy, providing clarity for Australian businesses to invest in the AUKUS supply chains. The strategy is supported by the Albanese Government's commitment of A$262m,

Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says the Chinese warships live-firing during training off the coast of Australia was a message to the nation – and it was received “loud and clear”.

Richard Marles has left the door open to increased Australian defence spending after one of Donald Trump’s top Pentagon picks called for Australia to dramatically lift military investment to counter China’s rise in the region.

Small and medium-sized businesses are being told how to snare lucrative slices of the $368bn AUKUS submarine project in an industry strategy unveiled by Defence Minister Richard Marles.

President Donald Trump's pick to lead US Pentagon policy expressed concern over Australia's low defence spend. The prime minister insists significant investment has been made and defence spending will continue to rise.

Acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles held phone talks Wednesday and discussed ways to expand their cooperation in the arms and defense sectors, Seoul's defense ministry said.

Australia is yet to be advised about reciprocal tariffs to be imposed by the United States but Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists nothing is being taken for granted. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs would be placed on nations that tax US products or impose "unfair,

The Albanese government has opened the door to boosting defence spending after one of US President Donald Trump’s key Pentagon appointees called for a massive rise in Australia’s military spending from 2 per cent to 3 per cent of GDP.

Sky News host James Macpherson has hit out at Defence Minister Richard Marles after he claimed the live fire drills ... said the Chinese are complying with international law and that Australia participates in many military exercises in the South China ...

Australia's nuclear-powered submarines are one step closer to fruition, with work starting on the academy to train builders in South Australia.

Acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles held phone talks Wednesday and discussed ways to expand their cooperation in the arms and defense sectors, Seoul's Defense Ministry said.