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

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

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

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.

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

The defence force should change the way it chooses military hardware to better support Australian businesses, a key lobby group says.

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'Tepid' Australia accused of emboldening Israel

'Tepid' Australia accused of emboldening Israel

A failure to hold Israel to account for breaking humanitarian law as the death toll in Gaza soars has spurred a clarion call for action in Australia.

EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark

EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark

Denmark has banned all civilian drone flights this week ahead of a European Union summit in Copenhagen.

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Dozens of submarine drones called Ghost Sharks will join the navy's arsenal as it works to project long-range firepower further from Australia's shores.

Israel sends tanks deeper into Gaza City

Israel sends tanks deeper into Gaza City

Israeli tanks have pushed deeper into Gaza City as the military forges ahead with a plan to take control of the whole enclave.

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Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City

Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City

Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City

Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City

Israeli air strikes have pounded Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet prepares to meet to discuss its planned offensive.

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Ukraine's president is pushing for higher-level international talks on measures to protect his nation after EU defence ministers met in Copenhagen.

Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up

Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up

Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up

Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up

Israel's military has stepped up armed operations around Gaza City, ending temporary pauses there that had allowed aid deliveries.

Biden adviser defends AUKUS, highlights problems

Biden adviser defends AUKUS, highlights problems

Biden adviser defends AUKUS, highlights problems

Biden adviser defends AUKUS, highlights problems

An adviser to the former US Biden administration says if the AUKUS submarine project is cancelled, it will be a major boost to Beijing and Moscow.

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Thousands of Israelis have joined protests across the country demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the return of the remaining hostages.

Australia to boost navy firepower with Japanese design

Australia to boost navy firepower with Japanese design

Australia to boost navy firepower with Japanese design

Australia to boost navy firepower with Japanese design

Japanese Mogami-class frigates will replace aging Australian warships following a landmark review recommending a focus on long-range firepower.

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's second AUKUS payment to the United States.

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US backs AUKUS for Aust nuclear submarines in letter

The Republican and Democratic heads of a US congressional committee have written to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to stress their support for AUKUS.

'Bite the bullet': call for a deep dive on subs deal

A US review of its nuclear submarine pact with Australia is being labelled an opportunity for Canberra to re-evaluate the deal's costs and benefits.

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.

Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany

Germany has flagged a possible rethink on sending German arms to Israel, in light of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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PM lashes 'predictable' accusations on defence spending

Australia has been warned to increase its defence spending as it faces serious threats but the prime minister supported his government's military budget.

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' US defence shield design

US President Donald Trump says Space Force General Michael Guetlein will be the lead program manager for the Golden Dome missile defence shield.

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says the NATO’s chief wants allies to agree to start spending at least 3.5 per cent of GDP on their defence budgets.

Albanese and UK PM Starmer discuss AUKUS submarine plan

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will soon dispatch a top defence adviser to Australia to discuss the AUKUS submarine program.

Australian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australia's nuclear submarine deal with the US and UK is at risk because of a lack of extra defence spending by Labor, the opposition claims.

UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning

Planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.

NATO holds combat drills as Trump goes rogue

NATO members are undertaking large scale combat exercises as worries grow in the 32-nation alliance over its most powerful member, the United States.

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