British Prime Minister Boris Johnson signs a UK-Finland security pact in Helsinki this week. Photo: EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN

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UK signs security deals with Sweden, Finland after Russia invasion

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to support both Sweden’s and Finland’s armed forces should they come under attack, in the wake of Russia’s Ukraine invasion.

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SA Labor sounds budget alarm over subs but GST is OK

South Australia’s new Labor Treasurer says the “alarm bells are now ringing” for the state’s naval shipbuilding industry after the federal budget made major defence commitments interstate, but he has welcomed a substantial increase in SA’s GST funding.

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Defence finds no reason to overturn Darwin port China lease

A Defence review has found no national security grounds to recommend the federal government overturn the 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin to Chinese company Landbridge.

Opinion

The giant question mark over SA's role in nuclear submarine push

Australia’s nuclear submarine ambition has few knowns and many unknowns – and one of these casts a giant shadow over South Australia’s role. Kevin Naughton analyses the uncertainties and responsibilities that come with owning a set of submarine-encased nuclear reactors and more than 220 tonnes of nuclear waste per boat.

Opinion

Climate policy a harder sell for PM than offending French over subs

The US and UK delivered Scott Morrison a new alliance and a promise of nuclear-powered submarines but are now pushing him to commit to a 2050 emissions target, writes Michelle Grattan.