Australia dismisses the idea of acquiring nuclear submarines by 2030

The likelihood of Australia acquiring US nuclear-powered submarines by the end of the decade was downplayed by Australia's new defence minister on Wednesday, who called such a timeframe "very ambitious."

With Australia's ageing fleet of six Collins-class diesel-electri...

Thailand rejects Beijing's offer to buy Yuan-class submarines without German technology

Thailand's Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, warned in April that the proposed procurement contract with China could be cancelled if Beijing was unable to equip the engines stipulated in the original purchase agreement due to worries over missing German engines in Chinese submarines.

Australia, US and UK sign the AUKUS deal

Australia has commenced on a mission to equip its navy with nuclear-powered submarines in a defense alliance with the UK and US. Peter Dutton, Defense Minister of Australia has signed an agreement with the diplomats from US and UK. This agreement allows them in exchanging the sensitive naval nucl...

Kamala Harris to meet Emmanuel Macron amid France-US tensions

US Vice-President Kamala Harris met with Emmanuel Macron, French President on 10th November. The Vice-President will be trying to mend relationships with France which have been quite rocky after the submarines contract was cancelled.

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• Ka...

France doubtful about AUKUS deal, wary of Indo-Pacific tensions

Christophe Penot, the France envoy for the Indo-Pacific said that, France will not be supporting the new trilateral security partnership between Australia, UK and the United States. He said the it could increase tensions in the China-US. relations.

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Nuclear submarine deal will cause thousands to lose their jobs

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• The AUKUS defence pact will cause thousands of people to lose their jobs
• Morrison said that French-built fleet will not be able to meet Australia's needs

Trade unions have warned that thousands of Australian people mig...

THAILAND PM SUPPORTS DELAY OF PURCHASE OF COSTLY SUBMARINES FROM CHINA AMID ECONOMIC FALL

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• Thailand deferred the purchase of a controversial deal of two submarines from mainland China on Monday (Aug 31).

The deal worth US$724 million was held over the public outrage as the kingdom observes the economic downfall.

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GERMANY REFUSED TO MODERNIZE THE SUBMARINES OF PAKISTAN

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• Germany refuses to modernize the submarines of Pakistan
• The Federal Security Council has decided that Germany will not supply Air Independent Propulsion or AIP systems for Pakistani submarines

It is common that, the estab...

CHINA’S MUSCLING IN GLOBAL ARENA LEAVING BANGLADESH POWERLESS

• China’s muscling in on global arenas has not spared Bangladesh either with the Chinese Domination filled with its pain points.
• Bangladesh is a happening country with the economy faring well and looking more so promising.

Chinese president Xi Jinping&rsqu...