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MP urges more nuclear subs in 'battle for Australia'

MP urges more nuclear subs in 'battle for Australia'

As China's military activity in the Pacific ramps up, an MP is calling for more nuclear submarines, saying it could be the difference in a battle for Australia.

High workload worry before chopper crash, inquiry told

High workload worry before chopper crash, inquiry told

High workload worry before chopper crash, inquiry told

High workload worry before chopper crash, inquiry told

Pilots were concerned about taking on multiple roles leading to fatigue and distraction before a fatal army helicopter crash, an inquiry has been told.

Engine failure risk warning before fatal chopper crash

Engine failure risk warning before fatal chopper crash

Engine failure risk warning before fatal chopper crash

Engine failure risk warning before fatal chopper crash

Air crew were warned of the risk of engine failure ahead of a fatal army helicopter crash off the Queensland coast, an inquiry has been told.

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ADF culture may put women off, defence chief admits

ADF culture may put women off, defence chief admits

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell says defence culture might deter female applicants from joining, amongst other factors.

Defective shaft keeps new navy supply ship out of water

Defective shaft keeps new navy supply ship out of water

A crooked shaft has kept a military supply ship out of action for about a year as Australia's navy and the vessel's builder work on repairs.

Brassed off: Defence under fire over lack of recruits

Brassed off: Defence under fire over lack of recruits

Defence officials have been asked if they intend to scare off Australia's enemies with fancy uniforms after their alleged failure to expand the military.

Pilot warns 'someone is going to die' before crash

Pilot warns 'someone is going to die' before crash

A decorated army pilot killed in a helicopter crash along with three others sounded the alarm on the aircraft's risks months beforehand, an inquiry was told.

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Senior US diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan

Senior US diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan

Senior US diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan

Senior US diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has linked the AUKUS submarine project to growing tensions over Taiwan during a speech to a US think tank.

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Australia needs to increase support for Ukraine because it will boost international security as well as the local defence industry, a public hearing has heard.

Navy to be 'most lethal' in history after huge overhaul

Navy to be 'most lethal' in history after huge overhaul

Navy to be 'most lethal' in history after huge overhaul

Navy to be 'most lethal' in history after huge overhaul

An overhaul of the navy's combat fleet will make it the most lethal in history, its chief says, but concerns remain about its capability in the short term.

Grounded Taipan helicopters 'not suitable' for Ukraine

Grounded Taipan helicopters 'not suitable' for Ukraine

Grounded Taipan helicopters 'not suitable' for Ukraine

Grounded Taipan helicopters 'not suitable' for Ukraine

Problems with the Taipan helicopters' reliability and cost mean they are not suitable for what Ukraine wanted them for, the defence department says.

Loyal defence 'wingman' drones get extra $399 million

Loyal defence 'wingman' drones get extra $399 million

Loyal defence 'wingman' drones get extra $399 million

Loyal defence 'wingman' drones get extra $399 million

Federal spending on the Australian Defence Force's Ghost Bat combat drone program now totals almost $1 billion.

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

Australia will face an unacceptable amount of risk unless the Commonwealth commits to building warships in South Australia, premier Peter Malinauskas says.

China hits out at Australia-NZ 'seamless' military goal

China hits out at Australia-NZ 'seamless' military goal

China hits out at Australia-NZ 'seamless' military goal

China hits out at Australia-NZ 'seamless' military goal

China says Australia and New Zealand risk going "further down the wrong and dangerous path" after the trans-Tasman allies agreed on deeper military integration.

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Pressure mounts on Australia to call for Gaza ceasefire

The Greens have echoed calls from Palestinian and human rights groups for a complete ceasefire in Gaza after staging a protest in the federal parliament.

'Jihad is the solution': cops probe preacher comments

Police are investigating after a preacher in Sydney delivered a speech warning the government was "pushing Muslims into a corner" and "jihad is the solution".

Major expansion of navy surface fleet required: report

The Royal Australian Navy is "overlooked and underresourced" and needs a major boost to its fleet amid increasing geostrategic competition, a report has found.

Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded

Taipan helicopters will be withdrawn from use by the army more than a year early in the wake of a fatal crash during military exercises off Queensland.

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Air and sea boost in government's defence sights

The federal government is seeking to bolster the workforce ahead of acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, while also improving air surveillance.

New Zealand to boost defence citing Pacific challenges

New Zealand must increase its military spending to meet increasing geopolitical and strategic challenges, Defence Minister Andrew Little says.

'Light shone so brightly': chopper victims remembered

The families of four ADF members who died in a helicopter crash during a military exercise in Queensland have delivered moving tributes to their loved-ones.

Crew named as search continues for defence helicopter

A search for a missing Australian MRH-90 Taipan defence helicopter and its four crew continues with sonar deployed as navy divers arrive at the site.

South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract

South Korean company Hanwha Defence has won a multi-billion dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.

'Whack-a-mole approach' to Chinese surveillance tech

More than 3000 Chinese drones and other devices that are banned in the US are being used by federal departments and agencies.

Defence department mismanaging logistics worth $2.6b

An audit of the Defence department has criticised its management of items worth $2.6 billion, finding it couldn't demonstrate efficient or economic management.

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