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Successful defence giant's bid won't hurt Japan ties

Successful defence giant's bid won't hurt Japan ties

Australia's relationship with Japan won't be hurt by a decision to allow a South Korean defence giant to double its share in the nation's sovereign shipbuilder.

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

The Justice Department obtained a warrant for the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela because it had been known for “sanctioned oil,” the White House says.

Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting before Trump calls

Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting before Trump calls

Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting before Trump calls

Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting before Trump calls

Clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border continue for a fourth day as the countries await calls from President Donald Trump, who says he can again end the fighting.

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US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US President Donald Trump has announced the seizure of a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions.

Billion-dollar boost for 'Aussie born' Ghost Bat drones

Billion-dollar boost for 'Aussie born' Ghost Bat drones

Australia will pour an extra $1.4 billion into a world-leading drone, the first combat aircraft to be designed and made in the nation for several decades.

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".

Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy

Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy

British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.

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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.

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

US calls for its allies to lift defence budgets will likely be raised again with Australia during high-level talks in Washington DC between senior ministers.

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Aircraft aboard a Chinese carrier have conducted around 100 takeoffs and landings near the Okinawa Islands, Japan's defence force says.

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Japan has lodged a protest over a "regrettable" incident where Chinese fighter jets directed their radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters.

Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal

Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal

Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal

Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal

Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.

Rapid tech uptake as diggers aim to bring down drones

Rapid tech uptake as diggers aim to bring down drones

Rapid tech uptake as diggers aim to bring down drones

Rapid tech uptake as diggers aim to bring down drones

Drone technology has transformed the modern battlefield and the Australian Defence Force is moving quickly to protect its soldiers and citizens.

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

Australia's "unwavering" support of Ukraine has been reinforced with a $95 million support package to help the nation defend itself against Russia's invasion.

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Unknown number of servicewomen gagged by ADF agreements

The defence force chief is offering to review non-disclosure orders for victims of sexual misconduct but stopped short of committing to a blanket annulment.

Defence vows to respect rights of class action troops

The Australian Defence Force has given women in its ranks the green light to sign up to a landmark class action against the Commonwealth, alleging sexual abuse.

Nowhere left to hide for troops with sex convictions

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is under the microscope, with a fresh batch of measures announced in a government crackdown.

'Disgraceful' bid to remove defence class action claims

The defence force faces backlash as it seeks to exclude complaints of sexual violence and harassment experienced by female members overseas from a class action.

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Sweeping shake-up of Defence to deliver 'bang for buck'

The nation's defence department will be revamped in the biggest reforms in half a century to tackle project delays and cost blowouts worth billions of dollars.

Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault

A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences are investigated and punished.

Recent ADF members ruled out of veterans' service chief

As recruitment is underway for the head of a body to uphold accountability of reforms to defence and veteran wellbeing, a key group will be ineligible.

Market darling brought to earth by sell-offs and exit

After becoming one of the hottest companies on the market, defence innovator DroneShield has lost 70 per cent of its listed value in less than two months.

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Defence spending needs to increase for Australia to have the robust and integrated military needed to counter regional threats, the head of a think tank warns.

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Two years after applying for safe haven from the Taliban in Australia, Jumaghul was given a lifeline only for it to be revoked almost immediately.

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.

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