Elsewhere, Donald Trump’s return is being noticed, and acted upon with decisive swiftness. But it is not happening in Australia yet.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

Defending Australia Panel Discussion. Picture: Brett Hartwig Mr Marles said: “There’s no doubt we live in a strategically complex and threatening world so I understand very much the position ...