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Barracks to be opened to the public after sale backflip

Barracks to be opened to the public after sale backflip

An historic army barracks will not be sold off after a public campaign, but it will not remain in defence hands, the prime minister says.

'Galling, madness': former leaders urge AUKUS rethink

'Galling, madness': former leaders urge AUKUS rethink

'Galling, madness': former leaders urge AUKUS rethink

'Galling, madness': former leaders urge AUKUS rethink

There are warnings multibillion-dollar decisions made behind closed doors have turned the voting public against the AUKUS nuclear submarine project.

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Both sides of New Zealand politics are committed to the Australian alliance, but one is less enthusiastic about partnering with the US under Donald Trump.

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Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces

Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces

Australia's defence chief has acknowledged findings the military effectively lost control of special forces in Afghanistan, but the consequences remain unclear.

Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

Australia's top general has asked a senator to give him a heads up next time after she went over his head to make a sexual harassment investigation public.

Authorities investigate if Aussies in fatal crash

Authorities investigate if Aussies in fatal crash

A high-speed crash has killed at least 68 people in Spain, with hundreds more injured. The government is still concluding if any Australians are involved.

Early arrival for first AUKUS nuclear sub to Australia

Early arrival for first AUKUS nuclear sub to Australia

Australian submarine crews will be able to carry out works on the USS Colorado months before it starts official rotations out of an Australian base.

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'Precious': unlikely allies rally against barracks sale

'Precious': unlikely allies rally against barracks sale

'Precious': unlikely allies rally against barracks sale

'Precious': unlikely allies rally against barracks sale

The Albanese government has been urged to reverse plans to sell an inner Sydney military barracks by key political figures at a thousand-strong rally.

Roberts-Smith denies war crimes in tell-all interview

Roberts-Smith denies war crimes in tell-all interview

Roberts-Smith denies war crimes in tell-all interview

Roberts-Smith denies war crimes in tell-all interview

Australia’s most decorated soldier has declared he “didn’t bloody murder anyone” in an extensive interview before his highly anticipated war crimes trial.

Big guns target planned sale of colonial defence site

Big guns target planned sale of colonial defence site

Big guns target planned sale of colonial defence site

Big guns target planned sale of colonial defence site

Personnel stationed on an historic army base are set to be relocated by the end of the year, despite mounting pressure for its sale to be scrapped.

More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military

More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military

More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military

More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military

Up to 100 Papua New Guinea citizens will be allowed to enlist in the Australian Defence Force under a pilot program between the allies.

'Selfless' soldier killed in army training laid to rest

'Selfless' soldier killed in army training laid to rest

'Selfless' soldier killed in army training laid to rest

'Selfless' soldier killed in army training laid to rest

Colleagues and family have gathered to farewell Corporal Brendan Hannam, remembered as a valued leader and a loving father who served with distinction.

Ghost Sharks get 'teeth' as secret drone subs unveiled

Ghost Sharks get 'teeth' as secret drone subs unveiled

Ghost Sharks get 'teeth' as secret drone subs unveiled

Ghost Sharks get 'teeth' as secret drone subs unveiled

Autonomous submarines could soon be deployed across Australia's coastline as previously under-wraps details of the drone program are revealed.

Navy member stood down over recording device

Navy member stood down over recording device

Navy member stood down over recording device

Navy member stood down over recording device

A person being investigated for planting a device on a naval vessel has been stood down but is still being paid.

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Multiple casualties from fire at Canadian military base

People have been killed and injured in "a serious incident" that's sparked a major fire at a military base in Alberta, Canada.

Details of drone deal could 'tip off drug dealers'

Maritime drones that are virtually undetectable will be given to Fiji as early as next year, as part of an ongoing defence deal.

Defence 'window dressing' sexual harassment training

Australia's Defence culture needs to be reformed through better training and understanding of the law, rather than tick-and-flick training, an expert says.

Maritime surveillance company lists on stock exchange

A defence technology firm using artificial intelligence to monitor the oceans for military threats and illegal activity has listed on the ASX.

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'Despicable betrayal': ADF member questioned on device

All bathrooms on naval vessels will be audited after a video recording device was discovered in female showers onboard HMAS Leeuwin.

Investigation into recording device in navy ship cabin

An investigation is under way after a recording device was allegedly found in a cabin aboard a navy ship that was docked in far north Queensland.

'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured

A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.

Army pauses use of vehicle involved in training death

A troop carrier vehicle won't be used by the defence force while an investigation is carried out into the death of a soldier during a training exercise.

Protesters rally outside controversial weapons expo

About 2000 anti-war protesters have marched against a Land Forces defence industry exhibition displaying the latest weapons of war.

Fallen young soldier, father of two a 'beloved leader'

A soldier killed in a vehicle rollover in a bushland training area has been identified by the Australian Defence Force as a father of two young children.

Warnings international forum all at sea on security

One of the world's most important organisations lacks the chops to deal with security threats in a region full of potential flashpoints, a report has found.

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