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US to reduce troops in Germany 'a lot further', Trump

US to reduce troops in Germany 'a lot further', Trump

President Donald Trump has flagged he intends to withdraw more US troops from Germany than the 5000 already announced.

Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Australia is selling one of its most prized military vehicles to the Netherlands as the government also moves to shore up its own defence force.

Australia ready to host nuclear-powered submarines: US

Australia ready to host nuclear-powered submarines: US

Australia ready to host nuclear-powered submarines: US

Australia ready to host nuclear-powered submarines: US

Australia is ready to begin immediately hosting US nuclear-powered submarines at a key base in WA, as the nation is warned about warfare extending to space.

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Defence strategy downplaying larger threat: ex-ADF head

Defence strategy downplaying larger threat: ex-ADF head

A former defence chief has warned the military's new strategy ignores some of the biggest threats facing the Australian Defence Force, despite a record spend.

Record defence spend to counter 'more dangerous world'

Record defence spend to counter 'more dangerous world'

Australia will soon spend more than it ever has on defence outside of wartime, but the opposition has dismissed it as "creative accounting".

Ukraine and Germany to team up to boost drone defences

Ukraine and Germany to team up to boost drone defences

Germany and Ukraine plan to jointly produce drones and other defence systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced on a visit to Berlin.

Russia's Ust-Luga port damaged by more Ukrainian drones

Russia's Ust-Luga port damaged by more Ukrainian drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is seeking support from Gulf ‌states for ‌Ukraine's war against ⁠Russia and is offering air defence expertise.

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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.

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Drone-based terror attacks pose an increasing threat to Australia's national security and urgent action is needed, a report warns.

Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader

Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader

Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader

Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader

Negotiating with Iran could be a moot point if the country's potential leaders are killed and the Iranian military is destroyed, US President Donald Trump says.

Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv's top diplomat in Australia has issued a desperate plea for more military aid to stop the eradication of his country, asking for more consistent support.

PM dismisses concerns as subs site's huge cost revealed

PM dismisses concerns as subs site's huge cost revealed

PM dismisses concerns as subs site's huge cost revealed

PM dismisses concerns as subs site's huge cost revealed

The gigantic scale of construction to build and maintain AUKUS submarines has been revealed with the government on the hook for billions in coming decades.

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

The RSL is pushing back against the sale of almost 70 Defence properties, saying veterans have "deep connections" to many of the historic locations.

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales

China has announced economic sanctions on 20 US defence firms after Washington's announcement of $US11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.

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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.

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

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

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.

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Ukraine's army fights to hold Pokrovsk against Russians

The battle for Pokrovsk is crucial for control of Ukraine's Donetsk region, as the Russians advance metre by metre.

US Army to buy one million drones, in major acquisition

The US Army is about to significantly ramp up its acquisition of drones with plans to buy at least a million.

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Australia is preparing to staff its first nuclear submarine fleet by expanding preschools and ensuring kids aren't discounting military-related skills early.

Protester crashes cop briefing after weapons expo clash

Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside a defence forum leading to arrests and injuries, with the group's leader crashing a press conference.

Trump touts Korean, China deals on last Asia tour stop

President Donald Trump is talking up trade talks with Seoul and Beijing as he finishes his Asia trip with a swing through South Korea.

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

More needs to be done to prevent nefarious drones attacking and spying on Australia's critical infrastructure, amid warnings about a gap in national security.

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