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In US-led drills, Australian and Indonesian forces deploy battle tanks
The Super Garuda Shield drills have been held annually between American and Indonesian soldiers since 2009.
China slams reported plan for US B-52 bombers in Australia
A news report says the United States is preparing to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in northern Australia.
Former US Marine pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia
Australia has been investigating whether any of its military veterans had been recruited to work for the Chinese air force.
U.S. 7th Fleet commander sees increase in ‘unsafe’ intercepts by China
"It’s the provocative nature of the intercepts that’s got our attention, and we’re trying to understand it,” said Vice Adm. Karl Thomas.
By Zamone Perez
B-2 Spirits arrive in Australia for Bomber Task Force rotation
U.S. airmen have integrated with their Australian counterparts in every specialty — aviation, fuels, logistics, maintenance and more.
By Ryan White
US, Japan agree to two defense pacts amid China worries
The U.S. and Japan are close to signing a new five-year pact for Japan to support U.S. military forces in the country and a new agreement to research and develop new defense technologies.
By Joe Gould
All aircraft are on the table for new deployments to Australia, says Pacific air boss
Growing U.S.-Australian military cooperation is poised to have ripple effects on aviation as well.
NKorea slams US over submarine deal, warns countermeasures
The North was closely examining the deal and would proceed accordingly if it has “even a little adverse impact on the security of our country.”
New pact with the US and UK is set to sink Australia’s historic submarine buy from France
The U.S. and UK will aid Australia’s ambitions for a nuclear-powered submarine fleet as part of a new trilateral security partnership that leaders of the three counties are set to announce Wednesday.
By Joe Gould