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Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

The ADF will have to keep complete records of members' convictions in civilian courts, and to give data about service crimes committed to civilian authorities.

Taiwan backs expansion of AUKUS, strait ship transits

Taiwan backs expansion of AUKUS, strait ship transits

Taiwan backs expansion of AUKUS, strait ship transits

Taiwan backs expansion of AUKUS, strait ship transits

Australia should send more warships to the Taiwan Strait, Taipei says, after its vessels and others from Japan an New Zealand conducted patrols in September.

Australia-Canada to fast track missile defence research

Australia-Canada to fast track missile defence research

Australia-Canada to fast track missile defence research

Australia-Canada to fast track missile defence research

Defence ministers have announced a five-year collaboration in research against threats from potential adversaries, including hypersonic weapons.

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Defence industry talks 'cold, hard truth' at conference

Defence industry talks 'cold, hard truth' at conference

Challenging issues including the future of the AUKUS subs deal and the next Trump presidency will be scrutinised at a defence conference in Adelaide.

Tired helicopter crews 'didn't want' to let team down

Tired helicopter crews 'didn't want' to let team down

A probe into a fatal Taipan army helicopter crash has been told aircrew didn't want to let their team down by pulling out of exercises when tired.

Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat

Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat

Australia remains in America's box seat and receives privileged trade and investment access as the relationship endures a Trump presidency, the US envoy says.

Japanese forces to join US Marines in the NT

Japanese forces to join US Marines in the NT

The Japanese military will join US Marines on annual deployments for joint amphibious training to the Top End, Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced.

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Coalition backs defence export permit rules for Israel

Coalition backs defence export permit rules for Israel

Coalition backs defence export permit rules for Israel

Coalition backs defence export permit rules for Israel

Australia will maintain its current laws for defence export permits if the coalition wins government at the next federal election, a key Liberal senator says.

Reports Trump, Putin spoke are 'pure fiction': Kremlin

Reports Trump, Putin spoke are 'pure fiction': Kremlin

Reports Trump, Putin spoke are 'pure fiction': Kremlin

Reports Trump, Putin spoke are 'pure fiction': Kremlin

A Kremlin spokesman has dismissed as "completely untrue" reports Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke in a recent call.

Call for DNA to help identify dead Anzac soldiers

Call for DNA to help identify dead Anzac soldiers

Call for DNA to help identify dead Anzac soldiers

Call for DNA to help identify dead Anzac soldiers

The Fromelles Association of Australia has called on descendants of fallen First World War soldiers to donate DNA to help identify bodies found in a mass grave.

'Blows me away': veterans left to wait for compensation

'Blows me away': veterans left to wait for compensation

'Blows me away': veterans left to wait for compensation

'Blows me away': veterans left to wait for compensation

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has taken aim at the veterans' affairs department after data showed compensation targets were being missed.

Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready

Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready

Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready

Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready

Bonuses will be expanded to more people in the Australian Defence Force in a bid to reduce the high turnover of personnel.

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

A new president won't change the US-Australia relationship but it could alter how other nations interact with Australia, a former ambassador says.

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

The ABC has apologised to Australian troops for inadvertently altering footage, but says a lack of civility in public discourse is damaging to journalists.

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Australia considers 'AUKUS visa' to help submarine deal

US ambassador Caroline Kennedy has flagged an 'AUKUS visa' to move skilled workers between countries and help with the delivery of nuclear-powered subs.

Defence axes satellite program as threats outpace tech

Defence says threats have outpaced a satellite system intended for the ADF, but the opposition says cancellation of the space project 'devastates' capabilities.

Ukraine 'holding back' powerful Russian offensive

The Ukraine war is entering its most dangerous phase as Moscow's forces advance, North Korea sends troops to Russia and there's no sign how it will all end.

Israeli forces snatch Lebanese sea captain

Israel has detained a Lebanese sea captain who they claim is a senior Hezbollah operative.

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Israel kills senior Hamas leader, ceasefire hopes fade

The Israeli military says it killed one of the last senior Hamas officials in Gaza as scores of people were reported dead after strikes in the coastal strip.

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Australia's political class appear stressed about US defence and trade relationships if Donald Trump scoops the presidency, which could also fire up the right.

US flags extra military assistance to Ukraine

The Pentagon says it is sending an additional $425 million ($A648 million) in military assistance to Ukraine.

Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election

For many Ukrainians there are down sides to having either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the White House.

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

A soldier jailed for sexual assault and rape has successfully appealed his convictions, with the court finding there was a miscarriage of justice.

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

The proliferation of long-range strike missiles and firepower is forcing Australia to respond by bolstering its own stockpiles as concerns persist about supply.

Black Hawks swoop in show of new aerial capability

A dozen of Australia's new Black Hawk helicopters will be ready for use by the end of the year in what's being hailed as a major defence force upgrade.

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