Nervous AUKUS-watchers in Australia probably felt a mix of emotions when the defence technologies initiative was raised in public during Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Washington this month. President Donald Trump’s ‘full steam ahead’ …
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AUKUS has dominated headlines since its 2021 launch, and new leaks about the Trump administration ‘wanting more’ have reignited anxieties. Australia should not concede to every US request, but quitting would be reckless. A capable …
The Pacific’s patchwork of national policies and voluntary regional frameworks often falls short of delivering unified, timely and effective responses. A comprehensive and legally binding regional maritime policy could build a more cohesive and resilient …
Despite being the largest archipelagic nation in the world, Indonesia has weak seabed warfare capability. Improving it should be a priority for Jakarta. As an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, the country is uniquely …
A single missile can cripple a billion-dollar warship. Australia must explore other forms of sea power to effectively meet its immediate strategic needs. A distributed naval force comprising fast attack missile boats and aerial drones …