AUKUS/Indo-Pacific Defense Alliances and Taiwan Contingency

Conroy clarifies SRF West bridge to Australian sovereignty. AUKUS funding $4.6bn additional. Sub rotation to fade. CARAT Sri Lanka concluded. Taiwan defense minister states close ties with U.S. Pacific Command. First Australian steel enters Virginia-class supply chain. Top US Indo-Pacific commander warns against coercion. 16 maritime forces commence SEACAT. North Korea fires SRBM ahead of Ulchi Freedom Shield. CNAS wargame on Taiwan conflict provides strategic insight into US-ally coordination and deterrence dynamics.