Geopolitics & Policy

Australia to acquire Tomahawk capability development, equipment under possible US foreign military sale
October 09 2026
The Australian government has requested to acquire Tomahawk capability development and related equipment under a possible US$300 million foreign...
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US real estate agent arrested for alleged surveillance of Taiwanese president’s family
October 08 2026
A Californian real estate agent has been arrested at a Los Angeles airport after allegedly spying on relatives of the Taiwanese president for China.
Australia should learn the lesson on hydrogen’s defence value from India
October 05 2026
Opinion: Australia’s north has long been the epicentre of the nation’s defence readiness.
From capital to capability: Why investability matters for delivering the future Australian Defence Force 
October 02 2026
Opinion: Australia is currently embarking on the most consequential and wide-ranging transformation and modernisation of the Australian Defence Force since Federation.
Defence, veterans’ affairs spokesperson Senator David Shoebridge elected to lead Australian Greens
September 30 2026
Australian Greens spokesperson for defence and veterans’ affairs, Senator David Shoebridge, has been elected to lead the party.
New US ambassador David Brat commits to strengthening defence partnership with Australia
September 30 2026
US ambassador to Australia David Brat has officially assumed his duties as President Donald Trump’s representative in Canberra.
United Nations speechcraft: Albanese fights for ideal world that no longer exists, Trump fights for America
September 28 2026
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump have emphasised their contrasting priorities during speeches to the United Nations.
Australia launches online defence cooperation platform with Pacific personnel
September 23 2026
The Australian government has announced the launch of a new online platform to strengthen defence cooperation, build capability, and make training opportunities more...
Australia should look to commercial providers for fast defence and deployable capability
September 18 2026
Opinion: The Australian defence establishment should urgently work with commercial providers to deliver military and dual-use capabilities that can be deployed in months, not...
China overplayed its hand on critical minerals, now Australia and allies are building around it
September 15 2026
Opinion: China has overplayed its hand on critical minerals. It exploited a chokepoint. Now the US, Australia and other allies are finding ways to build around it, according...