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Sydney court postpones extradition hearing of former US military pilot

The Marine veteran has said the Chinese pilots he trained were civilians, and nothing he taught was classified.

7 weeks ago

In this undated photo provided by Saffrine Duggan, her husband Daniel Duggan poses for a photo in a restaurant.

Marine vet’s lawyer says extradition hearing should be delayed

Dan Duggan, a former Marine Corps flying instructor accused of illegally training Chinese aviators, was arrested by Australian police a year ago.

2 months ago

AUKUS agreement requires submarine production boost, Franchetti says

She laid out the submarine production rate needed for AUKUS at her Senate hearing, though her confirmation is uncertain.

By Bryant Harris

3 months ago

In US-led drills, Australian and Indonesian forces deploy battle tanks

The Super Garuda Shield drills have been held annually between American and Indonesian soldiers since 2009.

3 months ago

AUKUS standoff: Australia, UK wait on Congress to approve pact

AUKUS was announced two years ago. Now Congress must pass several bills to make the pact work, from export controls to submarine transfer authorities.

By Bryant Harris

3 months ago

Corporal killed in Australia Osprey crash loved being a Marine

Cpl. Spencer Collart became a Marine with a sometimes-tough exterior, but he never lost his goofy side, his family said.

By Irene Loewenson

3 months ago