With public backing, Japan targets 2% GDP military spending by 2027: $433 billion over five years. (Australia $53 billion 23/24).

Defence Minister Li Shangfu investigated by Chinese authorities over military procurement issues.

Base 37 should improve China's ability to spot, identify and track objects in space.

"ChatGPT, a generative AI, could redefine warfare; though the US and China are interested, challenges such as data sets, optimisation, and trust necessitate international regulation."

The Women's World Cup aims to empower Pacific women through sport, shifting the mindset from "who'll let me?" to "who'll stop me?".

From mid-2025, Australia's foreign aid will focus on climate and gender issues to enhance Indo-Pacific relations.

A green transition, policy reforms and geopolitical positioning are all helping to push India forward. But India still faces various challenges to ensure its economic rise.

The third of a three part series from US Defense News about AUKUS and the US Submarine industry.

The second of a three part series from US Defense News about AUKUS and the US Submarine industry.

The first of a three part series from US Defense News about AUKUS and the US Submarine industry.