The Australian | Stay away from China, former defence chief warns The Australian Former chief of the Defence Force, Sir Angus Houston, has surprised hawks in the military establishment by warning against freedom-of-navigation exercises near Chinese-constructed islands in the South China Sea. Defence Minister Marise Payne ... Defence expansion would break the budget if Australia ditches US alliance: Angus Houston Aust to call out US if things go off rails Risk and imagination in the Trump era |