Australia

Newly released budget documents show sizable increases in Australia's defense spending in the coming years.

On Wednesday Australia announced it will buy 58 additional F-35s joint strike fighters for $12.4 billion.

Indonesia has become embroiled in maritime disputes with neighbors like Singapore, Australia, and Papua New Guinea.

Chinese warships entered the eastern waters of the Indian Ocean for a rare exercise.

Canberra’s middle status simplifies life for Australia’s military in many ways. The US should take note.

Plus, the Navy’s top officer is only slightly worried about sequester’s impact on the pivot. Wednesday defense links.

Snowden’s leaks could reshape Asia-Pacific security if Indonesia and Australia remain estranged

Long considered dead, the prospect of a China-Australia Free Trade Agreement has gained new life.

Plus, can the U.S. build an effective Pacific strategy for the 21st Century? Thursday defense links.

Watching rugby allows observers to see the ideas of Clausewitz, Corbett and Sun Tzu in action.

Nations rarely appreciate their navies…until they need it. Australia is no different.

Australia has endorsed Abe’s proposed defense reforms, but hopes to avoid upsetting China.