Defence
Shipbuilders combine for defence
JOE KELLYAustralian shipbuilders Austal and ASC will today announce a special partnership to build the RAN’s new frigates.
Rift over who calls the shots
PAUL MALEYThe federal and state governments are split on who should be in charge after a terrorist attack.
US economic warning to China
BRAD NORINGTONUS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has used a summit with Australian leaders to issue a blunt message to China.
PM to urge stadium overhaul
DAVID CROWEMalcolm Turnbull wants a deal with premiers to launch a major security upgrade at the nation’s biggest public events.
China ‘buys its way out’
PRIMROSE RIORDANRex Tillerson has accused China of buying its way out of problems after formal discussions between the US and Australia.
Expert warns of copycat attacks
EMILY RITCHIEAustralia has to prepare for an imminent vehicle attack in the wake of the terror incident in London on Saturday night.
Abbott urges military terror lead
SIMON BENSON, JOE KELLYTony Abbott wants to amend the Defence Act so specialist military units can lead domestic counter-terror operations.
Canberra rebuffed US over subs
Cameron StewartWashington was rebuffed by Australia when it tried to convey concerns about the $150bn new submarine project.
‘China risks regional security’
DENNIS SHANAHANChinese economic and strategic rivalry with the United States cannot be allowed to “put at risk” the unprecedented prosperity and security in Asia.
Upfront PM upsets China pundits
Rowan CallickMalcolm Turnbull’s Singapore speech warning Beijing about throwing its weight around has aroused a strong reaction.
North Korea clouds AUSMIN talks
PRIMROSE RIORDANThe AUSMIN talks between the US and Australia are expected to be dominated by the threat posed by North Korea.
‘This is for Allah’
JACQUELIN MAGNAY, EAN HIGGINSThree terrorists yelling “This is for Allah’’ wrought murderous Islamist terrorism on Britain.
Allies but no ‘deputy sheriff’
Dennis Shanahan, AnalysisMalcolm Turnbull is trying to maintain what John Howard saw as his greatest foreign policy achievement.
N Korea an ‘urgent threat’
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis has turned up the heat on North Korea and accused China of coercive behaviour.
Agents learn Israeli fight skills
PAUL MALEYASIO has begun training its staff in hand-to-hand combat amid concerns they are increasingly at risk.
Brothers who bombed the Nazis
In war-gripped London, 1943, Murray Maxton stumbled upon his brother in a small cafe in The Strand ...
Islamist terror ‘not far away’
DENNIS SHANAHAN in SingaporeMalcolm Turnbull warns of growing threat to Australians of returning foreign fighters.
Hoodwinked on JSF’s real cost?
Robert GottliebsenA defence expert is challenging the declared costs of the RAAF’s Joint Strike Fighter. Are Australians being told the truth?
Had training for this? Hands up
RORY CALLINANDerryn Hinch fires up at estimates demanding to know which DFAT officials used taxpayer money for training on how to answer questions | WATCH
Stop patronising the public
Chris KennyASIO chief Duncan Lewis is the latest public official to mislead in a condescending attempt to protect national harmony.
