/ world today news/ Australia entered the TOP 10 of the world’s arms importers
In mid-March, as part of the AUKUS military alliance, the White House agreed to Australia buying 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles. Also, again under AUKUS, that “Anglo-Saxon NATO”, Australia will acquire 8 nuclear submarines worth 268 to 368 billion Australian dollars (over 245 billion US dollars).
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the Stirling Naval Base in Western Australia will be modernized. From 2027, 4 American Virginia-class submarines and a British Astute-class submarine will begin visiting the local base.
In the early 2030s, Canberra will buy three of the latest Virginia-class submarines from Washington and build five new-type SSN-AUKUS submarines in Adelaide. At the same time, London plans to increase the number of its submarines from the current 7 to around 20 over the next decade. As part of this, the island Anglo-Saxons intend to increase their military budget by 6 billion pounds within two years.
At a recent meeting in San Diego, AUKUS leaders were detailed plans to transfer five US nuclear submarines to Australia to train Australian sailors. In time, Canberra will be able to purchase them, replacing its old diesel submarines from the early 1990s. In parallel, the production of new submarines specifically for Australia will begin in British shipyards.
According to SIPRI data, in 2018-2022, Australia, without all of the above, has already entered the TOP 10 of the world’s arms importers.
On 13 December 2021, Australia signed an anti-China military agreement with South Korea. As part of this deal worth around A$1 billion (over US$720 million), South Korean military company Hanwha will supply the Australian military with artillery weapons, vehicles and radars. It is the largest military contract between Australia and an Asian country.
And it was concluded, as Western analysts point out, at a time of heightened tensions between Australia and China. And on March 13 this year, the mayor of Seoul called for the start of the nuclear weapons program as Washington debated transferring its nuclear warheads to South Korea.
Along with Canada and New Zealand the allies of “Anglo-Saxon NATO” also formed the “Five Eyes” intelligence alliance, which allows them to more effectively track military preparations and monitor China’s actions in the region.
Australia confirmed plans last year to build new US military bases on the continent and buy 120 new tanks and armored vehicles from Washington, including 75 M1A2 SEPV V3 Abrams main battle tanks, and concluded “remarkable” military treaty with Japan to strengthen military ties, saying the agreement would promote regional stability while “China is expanding its military and economic influence”.
All this testifies to the desire of the Anglo-Saxons to create a coalition of hostile countries around China, placing at the center of their unsinkable aircraft carrier in the form of Australia with American military bases, British officers, nuclear submarines, armored vehicles, etc.
Some observers speak of the formation of a “bamboo curtain” similar to the “Iron Curtain” of the Cold War. One of his main tasks at this stage is to force Beijing to focus its efforts on military competition with the members of this coalition, rather than directly with the United States.
However, China is not sitting idly by. President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow, Beijing’s important mediating role in resolving relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and the strengthening of Beijing’s positions in Africa and Latin America show that the times of hegemony of “the only superpower” are ending.
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Guest 1, how do you assess the balance between Australia’s military partnerships and its commitment to diplomatic engagement in the region? Is there a risk that increased arms imports could lead to societal divisions over national identity and defense priorities?
As a website editor for world-today-news.com, I’d like to invite you to interview two guests regarding the recent developments in Australia’s military alliances and its position as an arms importer. The following questions are designed to explore their opinions on this topic, focusing on the tension between China and the Anglo-Saxon countries, the role of AUKUS alliance in shaping Australia’s policy, and the potential implications for regional stability.
**Guest 1:** Dr. Jane Smith, an international relations expert with a focus on China-US relations and the evolving dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.
**Guest 2:** Lt. Gen. David Johnson, a retired US Army general and current military analyst.
**Thematic Section 1: Anglo-Saxon Military Alliances and Australia’s Role**
Guest 1, can you provide your perspective on how the recent military agreements among Australia, the US, and the UK, as part of the AUKUS alliance, have affected their relationships with China and the broader region? What are the implications of these agreements for regional stability and security?
Guest 2, as a military analyst, how do you view Australia’s participation in the AUKUS alliance? How significant is Australia’s role in this coalition, especially in terms of its investment in advanced military technologies?
**Thematic Section 2: China’s Response and the Formation of a “Bamboo Curtain”**
Guest 1, considering China’s growing economic and diplomatic influence, can you comment on the potential consequences of these military agreements for Beijing’s foreign policy objectives? Do you think China is likely to respond to these developments with further assertiveness, or could it pursue alternative approaches like increased engagement with other regions?
Guest 2, in your opinion, how will China’s reaction shape the future of US-China relations and the broader balance of power in the region? Could there be a risk of escalation or conflict amidst this arms race and geopolitical tension?
**Thematic Section 3: The Impact on Australia’s Domestic Politics and Society**
Both guests, how do you
