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Daily Government Brief · Foreign Affairs| Jul 29, 2026

EU backs Ukraine trade routes via Danube, Black Sea

European Commission said Ukraine, Romania and Moldova agreed deeper cooperation to protect commercial routes after attacks on civilian shipping.

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Australia advances AUKUS submarine industry work

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Australia, Singapore Secure Fuel Supply Protocol

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U.S., Japan, Philippines Hold EEZ Maritime Activity

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Allies tighten defence, sanctions and Indo-Pacific ties

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Daily Government Brief · Foreign Affairs · Jul 27, 2026

Australia, Singapore Sign Supply Resilience Pact

Australia and Singapore signed a protocol to protect essential supplies and deepen defence industrial cooperation amid supply chain risks.

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Daily Government Brief · Defence · Jul 27, 2026

EU and Germany reinforce wildfire response

The EU and Bundeswehr sent aircraft, personnel, vehicles and mapping support as major wildfires hit France and Spain.

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Daily Government Brief · Foreign Affairs · Jul 26, 2026

U.S. Backs Venezuela ICC Withdrawal

Washington supported Venezuela’s exit from the ICC, widening a diplomatic divide over the court and Venezuela’s political transition.

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Daily Government Brief · Foreign Affairs · Jul 25, 2026

Australia, NZ detail defence and biosecurity plans

Australia set US defence talks tied to AUKUS as New Zealand launched a biosecurity AI pilot to speed import health standards while retaining

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Daily Government Brief · Defence · Jul 25, 2026

UK orders Tekever AR5 drones for Army surveillance

The UK will spend £400 million on Tekever AR5 spy drones, starting with six aircraft and planning up to 24 by 2029.

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Daily Government Brief · Foreign Affairs · Jul 24, 2026

EU adopts 21st Russia sanctions package

The EU expanded sanctions on Russia, targeting oil revenue, shadow-fleet activity and sanctions evasion linked to the war in Ukraine.

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Daily Government Brief · Defence · Jul 24, 2026

Australia adds $4.6bn for AUKUS submarine yard

Australia committed another $4.6bn to the Osborne submarine yard, raising total investment to $8.5bn under its AUKUS programme.

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Daily Government Brief · Foreign Affairs · Jul 23, 2026

US, UK warn on Russian cyber and Ukraine attacks

US and UK statements linked Russian cyber activity and Ukraine attacks, while prior European sanctions showed a continuing allied response.

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Daily Government Brief · Defence · Jul 23, 2026

Dutch Defence Opens €4.5m Quantum Research Call

The Dutch Defence Ministry sought quantum research proposals to strengthen operational advantage and digital resilience, backed by about €4.

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Daily Government Brief · Foreign Affairs · Jul 22, 2026

UK Backs African Critical Minerals Governance

The UK told the UN Security Council it was supporting African partners on critical minerals governance to reduce conflict risks and improve

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Daily Government Brief · Defence · Jul 22, 2026

NATO and UK set new defence investment plans

NATO approved common funding and fuel infrastructure plans, while the UK funded next-generation air combat and hypersonic target work.

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Daily Government Brief · Foreign Affairs · Jul 21, 2026

Australia backs Gaza fund, Dutch ban settlement goods

Australia pledged $25 million for Palestinian recovery as the Netherlands moved to exclude settlement goods from its market.