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AUKUS

Australian Ambassador to Japan Justin Hayhurst (center) walks beside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) during the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima in May.
JAPAN
Aug 3, 2023
Tokyo-Canberra ties key to Indo-Pacific’s future: Australian envoy
"We’ve never been more important to each other," says Justin Hayhurst, Australia’s new Ambassador to Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 20, 2023
America must get out of the way if AUKUS is to succeed
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations regime, rules that govern U.S. trade in weapons and defense products, impacts all cooperation envisioned under AUKUS.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 6, 2023
Minilateralism: U.S. looks to small groupings to tackle shared security concerns
The roles of AUKUS and the Quad have grown wider, while bolstered cooperation between Washington, Tokyo and Seoul is just taking shape.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2023
China leads tech race, highlighting need for AUKUS sharing, think tank says
An analysis of 2 million science papers showed Beijing had a commanding lead in both hypersonics research and the technology to counter it, electronic warfare and key undersea capabilities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 24, 2023
Australia to focus on threats further ashore in major defense overhaul
Australia is revamping its defense posture, arguing it is no longer as protected by geography and the limited ability of other nations to project power as the world enters the 'missile age.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 22, 2023
Australia prepares more assertive military stance to deter conflict
Australia is set to outline its defense plans — in which it can strike farther and faster — while working with midsize allies to reduce tensions as the U.S. and China square off.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 18, 2023
U.S. approves possible Tomahawk missile sale to Australia
The provision of as many as 220 Tomahawk missiles to Australia would 'support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the U.S.,” the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Mar 17, 2023
AUKUS sub deal is one pillar of regional security
AUKUS can be a bulwark of regional security, but it will be even more effective with additional partners, Japan among them.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 15, 2023
Australia fast-tracks itself into a formidable naval power with sub deal
It’s doubtful that Australia would have contemplated buying U.S. and British-built nuclear-powered submarines but for the sense of the threat from China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 14, 2023
U.S. and U.K. announce nuclear-powered submarine plan for Australia
The multistage project will eventually see British and Australian production and operation of a new 'trilaterally developed' submarine class that will include 'cutting-edge' U.S. technology.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Mar 11, 2023
China in sights as U.S., Australia and Britain leaders set to meet on subs
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will gather in California to flesh out the AUKUS security pact.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 9, 2023
Australia expected to buy up to five Virginia class submarines as part of AUKUS, sources say
U.S. President Joe Biden will host leaders of Australia and Britain in San Diego next week to chart a way forward for provision of the nuclear-powered submarines.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 21, 2023
Nuclear submarine plan shows fragility of nascent China-Australia reset
Ties between Australia and China have improved quickly since Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took power last year, but Canberra’s plans for a new submarine may test that goodwill.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 6, 2022
U.S., U.K. and Australia to develop hypersonic weapons after China and Russia advances
The move by the AUKUS alliance also left the door open for other partner nations, such as Japan, to potentially work together on defense issues in the future.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 7, 2022
Australia to build new $7.4 billion base for nuclear submarines
The move, to be announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, will be the first construction of a major new base in Australia since the 1990s.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 21, 2022
Bond between China and Russia alarms U.S. and Europe amid Ukraine crisis
China and Russia declared that they would work with other countries to 'promote genuine democracy” and counter American-led ideology and institutions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 7, 2022
Blinken aims to reaffirm U.S. focus on Asia with Pacific trip
The U.S. secretary of state is due to depart on Monday for Australia, Fiji and Hawaii for meetings with key allies and to reaffirm a commitment to push back against Chinese 'coercion.'

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