America's dominance beneath the waves grows as its newest nuclear submarine completed its initial sea trials and prepares for active deployment.

An American nuclear submarine where one in 10 crew members is Australian has arrived at the Garden Island naval base for a month-long maintenance stopover, ahead of regular AUKUS rotations that begin in 2027.

The global network of P-8 maritime patrol aircraft contributes to maritime domain awareness, the U.S. Navy said.

President Donald Trump said the two survivors from a U.S. strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs are being sent back to their home countries.