Based in Canberra, Grace Hartwell covers Australia, the Indo-Pacific balance, AUKUS, and the Quad from close range. Her reporting keeps a particular eye on how Australian defence and technology choices intersect with India's maritime and strategic priorities.
Recent work
Rafale ICD Clause: India Hardwires Sovereignty Into Rs 1 Lakh Crore Deal
India's 114-aircraft Rafale deal includes unprecedented integration control design clauses requiring French consent for Indian weapons systems, marking a shift from import dependency to industrial partnership under Atmanirbhar Bharat doctrine.