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June 5, 2025
International
World

Australia says China anxiety, geography driving closer Indonesia ties

Australian defence minister Richard Marles (right) with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (left) during their meeting in Jakarta (Image credit: AP) Australian defence minister Richard Marles said Thursday that security anxiety over China was partly driving deepening ties with Indonesia in a region riven by rivalry between Beijing and Washington.His visit to meet counterpart Sjafrie […]

March 24, 2025
International
World

Australian army gets battle-tested US long-range missiles

AVALON: Australia’s army has received its first delivery of a “game changer” mobile long-range US rocket system, the government said Monday.The country’s acquisition of the HIMARS system — used with devastating effect by Ukraine against Russian forces — was accelerated after a 2023 defence strategic review.That review called for a shift toward long-range deterrence, with […]