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Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

A pact on artificial intelligence is intended to protect people from harm without stifling breakthroughs in vaccines, computing and defence.

Major expansion of navy surface fleet required: report

Major expansion of navy surface fleet required: report

Major expansion of navy surface fleet required: report

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.

Ritzy White House dinner Albanese's dating highlight

Ritzy White House dinner Albanese's dating highlight

Ritzy White House dinner Albanese's dating highlight

Ritzy White House dinner Albanese's dating highlight

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon enjoyed a State Dinner at the White House, although Australia's A-list stars were nowhere to be found.

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US, Australia to discuss China, Pacific at White House

US, Australia to discuss China, Pacific at White House

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Joe Biden are set to discuss maritime and cybersecurity defence in a meeting at the White House.

Concern subs facelift delayed but contingency in place

Concern subs facelift delayed but contingency in place

The defence force is plotting the works needed to extend the Collins class submarine's service while it awaits nuclear vessels but delay concerns have arisen.

Biden's braised ribs and beets on menu for PM Albanese

Biden's braised ribs and beets on menu for PM Albanese

President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a state dinner, with a spectacular setting and gorgeous food being prepared for guests.

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

An extra $2 billion for the critical minerals supply chain will form part of the Albanese government's plan to support allies and overhaul the economy.

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Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence department boss Greg Moriarty has acknowledged the challenge of retaining personnel as lucrative private sector jobs attract staff and levels fall.

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

The prime minister's visit to the United States has unlocked a $5 billion deal with tech giant Microsoft to build a cyber shield and upskill Australians.

Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality

Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality

Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality

Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use his official visit to Washington to turn the AUKUS vision of nuclear-powered submarines into a reality.

PM asked to intervene in pilot's 'unbelievable' case

PM asked to intervene in pilot's 'unbelievable' case

PM asked to intervene in pilot's 'unbelievable' case

PM asked to intervene in pilot's 'unbelievable' case

The wife of a country NSW man facing extradition for training Chinese pilots has urged Anthony Albanese to raise the case with Joe Biden when the leaders meet.

Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge

Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge

Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge

Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has attended a demonstration of Bushmaster vehicles that will be supplied to the Pacific nation under a renewed partnership.

South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal

South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal

South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal

South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal

The Australian and South Korean armies, navies and air forces will conduct more complex military drills together after defence ministers signed a new agreement.

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he won't accept funding with strings attached and will work with Australia as China flexes its muscle in the Pacific.

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'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance

Israel's ambassador to Australia has hailed his nation's unity and vowed Hamas "will be stripped of their military capabilities" following devastating attacks.

Star wars not so far, far away experts say

Foreign powers could use cyber attacks on space assets to cripple vital infrastructure and undermine financial and democratic processes, experts warn.

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

East Timor's president says China expressed concern that helping the island nation develop military infrastructure would spark an "over-reaction" in Australia.

Aussie billionaire reportedly told nuclear sub secrets

Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt was allegedly told potentially classified information about nuclear submarines by former US president Donald Trump.

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Australia, PNG work to ink delayed defence pact

Defence Minister Richard Marles and Papua New Guinea counterpart Win Bakri Daki have discussed security partnerships as the pair work on a new security pact.

US army shake-up provides challenges for Australia

Australia and America need to work together to counter heightened tensions in the Pacific, including boosting the use of super-fast, long-range missiles.

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.

Troops head north as army braces for regional conflict

Specialised combat brigades will be positioned in Australia's north in a major restructure to better prepare the army for conflict in the region.

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.

Decorated soldier to lead Repatriation Commission

The federal government has appointed retired Australian Defence Force officer Kahlil Fegan to a key role in overseeing military veteran support.

Defence in court over soldiers' crocodile mauling

The Department of Defence has faced court accused of failing in its work health and safety duties after two soldiers were attacked by a crocodile in 2021.

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