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‘Poison portal’: US and UK could send nuclear waste to Australia under Aukus, inquiry told

Labor describes claims as ‘fear-mongering’ and says government would not accept waste from other nations

The Guardian - AU

Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel

Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms making crucial components for the F-35 fighter jet.

Al Jazeera

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Cold water has been poured on claims a Donald Trump presidency would threaten Australia's acquisition of nuclear powered submarines.

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‘I’m not profiting from misery. I’m averting more’ – Thales’s UK boss on making missiles for Ukraine

Whether manufacturing drones or printing British blue passports, the defence contractor is flying high in a geopolitically risky climate

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s $4.6bn Aukus funding to help create more than 1,000 jobs in UK, Rolls-Royce says

Company says work is already under way ‘to double the size of the Rolls-Royce Submarines site in the UK

The Guardian - AU

Work begins on subs program after historic AUKUS deal

Australia has announced the partner companies that will build and maintain the country's AUKUS nuclear submarine fleet amid a strengthening of ties with the UK.

AAP

Australia And UK Partner To Build Nuclear Submarines

Australia and the UK join forces on a 4.6 billion AUD nuclear submarine project to counter regional challenges.

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Australia, Britain Vow AUKUS Nuclear-powered Subs Will Be Built

Under the fledgling AUKUS deal, the two countries along with the United States have pledged to beef up their military muscle in a bid to counter China's rise.

International Business Times

David Cameron says Aukus and Nato must be in ‘best possible shape’ ahead of potential Trump win

UK’s foreign secretary is in Australia alongside defence secretary Grant Shapps for high-level talks with Richard Marles and Penny Wong

The Guardian - AU

Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines

Defence Minister Richard Marles says allies working ‘at pace’ to ensure the security deal becomes a reality.

Al Jazeera

Israel must allow humanitarian relief to reach Gaza, Australia and UK say in new joint statement – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Australia to give $4.6bn to UK for submarine reactors, the fight to save koalas, Apple hit with huge antitrust suit

Payment will help ease reactor production problems in the UK; US accuses Apple of monopolising smartphone market

The Guardian - AU

Australia Invests Billions In Naval Infrastructure For AUKUS Submarine Project

Australia's investment in naval infrastructure and collaboration with AUKUS partners to enhance regional security.

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Australia gives UK $4.6b to boost AUKUS subs build

Australia is one step closer to attaining its nuclear-powered submarines, after announcing UK defence firm BAE Systems will build its AUKUS fleet in Adelaide.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia moves to prop up Aukus with $4.6bn pledge to help clear Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor bottlenecks in UK

Funding revealed on eve of government talks is in addition to billions of dollars to be sent to US

International Business Times

UK And Australia Sign New Defence Pact

The United Kingdom and Australia inked a new defence agreement in Canberra on Thursday, as they try to boost a fledgling nuclear-powered submarine program with the United States.

AAP

Australia pads UK defence ties, joins drone alliance

Australian and UK defence forces will be able to co-operate in each other's countries seamlessly under a new pact while also upgrading collaboration on drones.

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Protests In Australia Over AUKUS Submarine Base Highlight Challenges

Protests in Australia over the AUKUS security pact and submarine base construction raise questions about sovereignty, environmental impact, and public opinion.

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Crackdown on loose-lipped ex-soldiers to boost security

Tougher requirements for former defence personnel to prevent secrets leaking and more stringent trade controls are being pushed to bolster national security.

The Guardian - AU

US submarine news may have left Aukus backers with a sinking feeling – but Labor insists on making ‘plan A work’

The revelation that production is already running behind comes as China’s foreign minister heads to Canberra for talks in which the security pact is certain to be raised

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Biden bid to cut submarine 'no fatal blow' to Australia

Doubts have been cast that the AUKUS pact is in jeopardy as Joe Biden moves to cut submarine production, which could hurt the future sale of one to Australia.

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Australia Confident In Receiving Nuclear Submarines Despite US Funding Cut

Australia remains confident in receiving nuclear submarines through the AUKUS alliance despite US funding cut. The AUKUS partnership aims to enhance securi...

The Guardian - AU

Turnbull says Australia ‘mugged by reality’ on Aukus deal as US set to halve submarine build

Former PM says the reality is the US will not make their submarine deficit worse by giving or selling submarines to Australia

The Guardian - AU

Collapse at regional mine – as it happened

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Australia faces subs challenge in US, nuclear at home

Australia is contending with a backed up US production line for its nuclear-powered submarine while the government works to put in place safeguards at home.

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