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Australia
Japan Approves Disclosing Secret Sub Info to Australia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The game is on! Japan officially announces that it will bid for a contract to build 12 submarines in Australia.
Tokyo's Subs Might Not Be Best Option for Australia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Despite sharing classified data, the Australian submariner community remains skeptical of the Soryu-class submarines.
Australia to Upgrade Its Fleet of Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The upgrades further cement Australia’s strategic relationship with the United States.
Australia: National Security Innovation Priorities
By Greg Austin
How much should Canberra invest in cyber security, including S&T innovation?
Fighting People Smugglers: Lessons From Australia for Europe
By Greg Austin
European covert action forces may be needed in the Mediterranean Sea.
Australia and Iran to Cooperate in Fight Against ISIS
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Canberra and Tehran move closer in the fight against Sunni extremism.
US Officials Believe North Korea Has SLBMs, Miniaturized Nuclear Devices
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Japan and Australia plan to buy Ospreys, China picks a new diplomat for Pyongyang, and more. Security links.
3 Countries Asked to Bid for Largest-Ever Australian Defense Contract
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A competitive evaluation process will take 10 months to complete.
Internal Security: Australia’s PM Is Off Message
By Greg Austin
Tony Abbott's recent speech on national security and Islamic terrorism conflated religion and violence in the name of religion.
Internal Security Vs. Human Rights: Australia in Turmoil?
By Greg Austin
Recent ethical controversies around internal security in Australia raise serious challenges.
Australia on the Cyber Offensive
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia has been using hacker units to go on the offensive. But is its cyber policy up to snuff?
Is Germany Still in the Race for Australia’s Biggest Arms Deal of the Century?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Angela Merkel is aggressively pushing for Germany to win a contract to build 12 submarines.