The Albanese government has seen an unexpected and unwanted entry of the Chinese military into the upcoming election campaign ...

The engine manufacturer’s boss said more military spending will ‘contribute to economic growth’ as its shares soared on a recovery in profit.

The visit comes as the U.S. is assisting Australia in acquiring conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines.

Defence Minister Richard Marles has defended New Zealand’s ­delayed warning to Australia on a live-fire drill by three Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea, ­arguing that “it wasn’t a real incident” and ...