Anthony Albanese

Australian PM Calls China Warplane Conduct ‘Unacceptable’

Australia chastised China over its "unacceptable" behavior in international airspace, accusing a Chinese warplane of firing flares in the path of one of its navy helicopters.

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Australia Stalling Decision on Military Exports to Israel Over Fear of Backlash: Report

The Australian government is stalling its decision on whether or not it will greenlight the export of military weapons to Israel.

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Australia, Papua New Guinea Announce Security Deal

Australia clinched a security deal with Papua New Guinea, bolstering ties with a Pacific state that has been courted persistently by China.  

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Philippines, Australia Launch Joint Air and Sea Patrols

Australia and the Philippines announced the start of joint air and sea patrols off the Southeast Asian nation.

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Philippines, Australia Sign Strategic Partnership Deal

The Philippines and Australia shored up their security and economic alliance with the signing of a strategic partnership.

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Australia to Buy US Nuclear Subs in Ambitious New Pact

Australia will buy as many as five US nuclear-powered submarines to bulk up Western muscle across the Asia-Pacific in the face of a rising China.

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India, Australia Pledge to Strengthen Defense Ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi pledged greater defense ties.

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Australia PM Says to Meet Biden in US, Submarine Deal Expected

Australia's prime minister said he will soon meet President Joe Biden in the US, where they are expected to unveil a nuclear submarine deal.

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Japan, Australia Ink Security Pact With Eye on China

Australia and Japan agreed to share sensitive intelligence and deepen defense cooperation, signing a security pact to counter China's military rise.

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