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Afghanistan veteran dies in parachute training crash

Afghanistan veteran dies in parachute training crash

A highly-respected Special Forces sniper who went on multiple overseas deployments has died after colliding with a fellow paratrooper during an exercise.

'Biggest honour of my life': aviator's key Anzac speech

'Biggest honour of my life': aviator's key Anzac speech

'Biggest honour of my life': aviator's key Anzac speech

'Biggest honour of my life': aviator's key Anzac speech

Tens of thousands of people have paid their respects to Australia's servicemen and women in the nation's capital, as a trailblazing aviator gave a key speech.

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

A minister has hit out at those spreading hate against the first woman to lead Australia's army, saying she was the most qualified candidate.

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Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.

Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

A United Nations peacekeeper from Indonesia has been killed and three others have been injured after a projectile exploded near a southern Lebanese village.

Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates

Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates

Pakistan is preparing to host talks aimed at ending the ‌latest conflict engulfing the Middle East as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes.

Iran warns US over ground attack as Marines deployed

Iran warns US over ground attack as Marines deployed

Pakistan is hosting talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran as Tehran warns the US against a ground attack.

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Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia and Germany will make it easier for troops to operate from each other's countries as the two nations look at deepening defence co-operation.

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's oil export hub

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's oil export hub

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's oil export hub

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's oil export hub

US President Donald Trump has warned of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as he pressures allies to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

The chief of the Australian Defence Force has reaffirmed his support for serving women to join a class action alleging sexual abuse and harassment.

Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border

Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border

Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border

Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border

Casualties have been reported in renewed fighting along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia with each accusing the other of breaching a ceasefire.

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

The opposition leader has given more details about her soon-to-be-released migration plan as she also prepares to outline major defence changes.

China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters

China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters

China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters

China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters

Chinese Coast Guard ships have sailed through Japan-administered islands as tensions between the Asian neighbours escalate.

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Red meat was thrown to Labor's party faithful in WA as the state was talked up as the future hub of Australia's defence strategy.

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China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

A flare shot from a Chinese fighter jet near an Australian military surveillance plane could have ended in a crash as tensions simmer in the region.

Over the river and into the sky, festival takes flight

Military flyovers and bridges transformed into art installations are some of the free attractions at the Brisbane Festival.

Israel's Gaza City offensive may be weeks away

There are some indications Israel's new offensive in Gaza City could take weeks to start.

US sergeant shot five soldiers before arrest at base

A US Army sergeant shot and wounded five fellow soldiers with his personal handgun before he was subdued by other troops.

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At least 20 killed in Gaza as aid truck overturns

At least 20 people have died after a truck carrying humanitarian aid overturned in the Gaza Strip.

Zelenskiy chats with Trump ahead of Putin deadline

On the eve of Vladimir Putin's ceasefire ultimatum deadline, Ukraine and US leaders have spoken about a drone deal and efforts to end the war.

Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry

A senior officer identified fatigue as a key issue for an army aviation unit but a sleep study was rejected before a fatal helicopter crash, a probe has heard.

Israel approves plan to capture 'all of Gaza'

Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to capture the entirety of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.

Soldier unaware of anything planted on Afghan's body

A signal operator says he never heard of anything being planted on unlawfully killed Afghans around the time an SAS trooper allegedly committed a war crime.

Questions swirl around SAS Afghan 'war crime' evidence

A claim an Afghan man was "evading" soldiers before his alleged murder came from higher up in the military and not from the SAS trooper who pulled the trigger.

Denmark to 'buy, buy, buy' military gear: PM

Denmark will embark on a defence shopping spree, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has declared, as Europe faces penny-pinching claims from Donald Trump.

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