AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAUKUS Undersea Drones: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US, UK and Australia will “step on the accelerator” on Pillar Two, with unmanned undersea vehicles and payloads aimed at protecting seabed cables and pipelines, starting delivery next year and drawing fresh China criticism. Shangri-La Tone Shift: Hegseth told allies Washington is still committed to Indo-Pacific security, but softened earlier rhetoric on China, stressing a “stable balance of power” and urging partners to shoulder more defence costs. China’s Absence at Shangri-La: Australia’s Richard Marles called China’s low-profile delegation a missed chance for frank talks, as Beijing again skipped the top defence minister slot. Quad Moves: Quad foreign ministers in New Delhi backed maritime surveillance and domain awareness, plus a critical minerals push to reduce reliance on Beijing. Local Safety: One person died in a Gold Coast resort apartment fire in Broadbeach, with several others treated for smoke exposure. Weather Watch: WA braces for a major storm with damaging winds, heavy rain and hazardous surf, including high alert for coastal erosion at Lancelin.
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