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Empfangen — 28. April 2026 ⏭

The Guardian
‘Shortcomings and failures’ could sink Aukus nuclear submarines plan, UK inquiry warns
Australia is dependent upon UK’s ability to deliver new submarines but report says ‘cracks are already beginning to show’“Cracks are already beginning to show” in the UK’s funding for the Aukus agreement that could derail the ambitious nuclear submarine plan, a British parliamentary inquiry has found, highlighting a threat to Australia’s security.UK shipbuilding has been under-funded for decades and the country’s submarine availability is “critically low”, the House of Commons defence committee’
28. April 2026 um 01:58

‘Shortcomings and failures’ could sink Aukus nuclear submarines plan, UK inquiry warns

28. April 2026 um 01:58

Australia is dependent upon UK’s ability to deliver new submarines but report says ‘cracks are already beginning to show’

“Cracks are already beginning to show” in the UK’s funding for the Aukus agreement that could derail the ambitious nuclear submarine plan, a British parliamentary inquiry has found, highlighting a threat to Australia’s security.

UK shipbuilding has been under-funded for decades and the country’s submarine availability is “critically low”, the House of Commons defence committee’s report found.

Empfangen — 25. Januar 2026 ⏭

The Guardian
Defence department chief Greg Moriarty to succeed Kevin Rudd as Australian ambassador to US
Career public servant and former chief of staff to Malcolm Turnbull to represent Australia’s interests with Trump administration from April, including progression of Aukus agreementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe head of the department of defence, Greg Moriarty, will succeed Kevin Rudd as Australia’s ambassador to the United States.The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, a
25. Januar 2026 um 00:22

Defence department chief Greg Moriarty to succeed Kevin Rudd as Australian ambassador to US

The Guardian

Von: Tom McIlroy Political editor

25. Januar 2026 um 00:22

Career public servant and former chief of staff to Malcolm Turnbull to represent Australia’s interests with Trump administration from April, including progression of Aukus agreement

The head of the department of defence, Greg Moriarty, will succeed Kevin Rudd as Australia’s ambassador to the United States.

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, announced Moriarty’s appointment to the role on Sunday. A former chief of staff to Malcolm Turnbull and former Australian envoy to Iran and Indonesia, he has led the defence department since 2017. He will take up the posting in Washington from April.