Tag: Richard Marles
Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign ‘historic’ defence deal
A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military,…
Australia to spend US$8 bn on nuclear sub shipyard facility
Australia will spend an initial Aus$12 billion (US$8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities for a future fleet of…
Australia to invest $8 billion in nuclear submarine shipyard
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia said on Saturday it would spend A$12 billion ($8 billion) to establish defence facilities in…
Philippines, Australia to seal new defence pact as China tensions rise
By Mikhail FloresMANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines and Australia are working towards a new defence agreement to be signed…
Australia and Vanuatu agree $325 million security and economic pact amid China competition
By Alasdair PalSYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia and Vanuatu on Wednesday agreed a A$500 million ($326.50 million) deal to strengthen…
Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from Japan
Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard…
Australia awards navy frigate contract to Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy
By Alasdair Pal and Kirsty NeedhamSYDNEY (Reuters) -Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will deliver Australia's new A$10 billion ($6.5…