Canberra's bid to keep ties with Beijing stable is vulnerable to political attack as public anxieties grow. Read more at ...

Many Australians seem to have missed a salient fact – our own navy conducts navigation operations and live firing exercises ...

An Australian warship has rescued a Lithuanian solo rower who ran into a tropical cyclone while attempting to cross the ...

The Albanese government has continued to grapple with concerns about the presence of Chinese warships off the Australian ...

Jim McDowell, the Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment, will leave his powerful position next month after ...

Lithuanian man picked up after becoming stranded in ‘highly unfavourable conditions’ during San Diego to Brisbane journey ...

Readers’ letters on Beijing’s alarming submarine strength, Donald Trump’s real objective, the case for wind power, and ...

Defence analysts believe buying drones, fixing the navy and upgrading bases is a more important priority if defence spending is increased.

Both sides of politics appear to be tentatively pushing China as an election issue. Both understand the risks.

Peter Dutton's liberal party is committing $3 billion to the purchase of extra joint strike fighter jets, if they win the ...

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