Defence

The US and Japan have quietly cornered the Chinese navy with an undersea surveillance ring that is framing Australia’s defence policy.

The red and green houses of parliament are being tinged with khaki as an increasing number of former defence force personnel enter politics.

The opposition leader is being wedged on data retention laws, not just by the government and the Greens, but by his own party.

Tony Abbott’s security speech shows him already reaching for the last trick in the conservative playbook.

Cowed by American regulations, local courts have allowed arms manufacturers significant exemptions from human rights law.

While David Morrison is making headway on women’s recruitment and promotion in the army, the ‘band of brothers’ culture persists.

Australia’s Future Fund invests in nuclear weapons development and our banks are happy to provide capital as well.

With South Australia already reeling from impending manufacturing job losses, calls grow to sink the PM’s plan to send submarine building offshore.

A late-night meeting between David Leyonhjelm and the attorney-general offered brief hope for compromise on security legislation.

The mixed reputations of David Johnston and Julie Bishop rest on the success of our military operations in Iraq.