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ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

The chief of the Australian Defence Force has reaffirmed his support for serving women to join a class action alleging sexual abuse and harassment.

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Australia and Japan will look to boost supply chain security amid global uncertainty and economic coercion after a resounding election victory.

Australia backs defence collaboration with Indonesia

Australia backs defence collaboration with Indonesia

Australia backs defence collaboration with Indonesia

Australia backs defence collaboration with Indonesia

Anthony Albanese wants greater Australian "integration" into defence infrastructure in Indonesia following the signing of a landmark security treaty.

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'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

Australia and Indonesia will come to each other's aid if either nation comes under attack after inking a security partnership in Jakarta.

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.

Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget

Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget

Almost 70 historic defence sites across Australia will go under the hammer, saving $100 million in annual costs to be reinvested back into the armed forces.

Iran demands changes in venue for US talks

Iran demands changes in venue for US talks

The US military says it shot down an Iranian drone acting "aggressively" near its aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea in self-defence.

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Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen acknowledges a need for increased security in the region because of Russia.

Military surveillance drones get revamped outback base

Military surveillance drones get revamped outback base

Military surveillance drones get revamped outback base

Military surveillance drones get revamped outback base

A major upgrade has been completed at an outback air force base for high-tech drones flying from there to patrol the shipping routes to Australia's north.

UK PM says calm talks can avert trade war on Greenland

UK PM says calm talks can avert trade war on Greenland

UK PM says calm talks can avert trade war on Greenland

UK PM says calm talks can avert trade war on Greenland

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a trade war is in no one’s interest and tensions over Greenland should be resolved with calm discussion.

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

A high-stakes meeting on Greenland has ended with US President Donald Trump insisting he wants the island and Denmark and Greenland saying that's unacceptable.

Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet

Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet

Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet

Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet

US President Donald Trump has recently stepped up rhetoric about taking control of Greenland, but the autonomous territory says it "stands united" with Denmark.

Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest

Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest

Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest

Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest

The Iranian regime is stepping up efforts to stem the nation's biggest protests in years, while Washington says the US supports "the brave people of Iran".

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet representatives of Denmark next week to discuss Greenland.

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Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

The thorny issues of territory and the occupied Zaporizhzhia ‍nuclear power plant will be on the agenda when US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks.

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

The possibility of the US taking Greenland by force is pushing European countries to work out what to do if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat.

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe has issued a powerful statement of support for Greenland's independence following US President Donald Trump's recent renewed interest.

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has used a state TV interview to say he wants to "start talking seriously" with the US on issues such as drug trafficking.

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Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

President Lai Ching-te says China's military drills around Taiwan demonstrates the need for increasing defence procurement.

Terrorism, Middle East and China top Howard concerns

Previously secret cabinet documents shed new light on the defence and national security decisions made by the Howard government, 20 years ago.

Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan

China is carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan in a second day of war games that include rehearsing a blockade of the island.

US says two killed in strike on suspected drug vessel

The US Southern Command says it has struck another boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific.

US 'hit' drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a military attack on a facility allegedly used for drug-smuggling operations in Venezuela.

China launches live-fire war games around Taiwan

Taiwan is vowing to "defend democracy" as is condemns Chinese war games around the island that include live-fire drills.

Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike

President Donald Trump says the US launched a "deadly" strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.

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