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China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters

China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters

Chinese Coast Guard ships have sailed through Japan-administered islands as tensions between the Asian neighbours escalate.

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.

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China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

Japan will suffer a "crushing defeat" by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, the country's defence ministry warns.

Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Kyiv

Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Kyiv

Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv that has killed four people and injured dozens.

'Paid the heaviest price': supreme sacrifices honoured

'Paid the heaviest price': supreme sacrifices honoured

A veteran has recalled the price paid by men and women who served the country as thousands of Australians attended Remembrance Day services across the nation.

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.

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PM reveals Australia's next high commissioner to UK

PM reveals Australia's next high commissioner to UK

PM reveals Australia's next high commissioner to UK

PM reveals Australia's next high commissioner to UK

Former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill has been appointed Australia's next high commissioner to the UK, replacing incumbent Stephen Smith.

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Red meat was thrown to Labor's party faithful in WA as the state was talked up as the future hub of Australia's defence strategy.

Ukraine's army fights to hold Pokrovsk against Russians

Ukraine's army fights to hold Pokrovsk against Russians

Ukraine's army fights to hold Pokrovsk against Russians

Ukraine's army fights to hold Pokrovsk against Russians

The battle for Pokrovsk is crucial for control of Ukraine's Donetsk region, as the Russians advance metre by metre.

US Army to buy one million drones, in major acquisition

US Army to buy one million drones, in major acquisition

US Army to buy one million drones, in major acquisition

US Army to buy one million drones, in major acquisition

The US Army is about to significantly ramp up its acquisition of drones with plans to buy at least a million.

Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia

Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia

Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia

Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia

One of the royal family's hardest-working members will arrive in Australia less than a fortnight after the King stripped a prince of his title.

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

National anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton continues to face accusations of potential conflicts of interest over his involvement with Defence.

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Australia is preparing to staff its first nuclear submarine fleet by expanding preschools and ensuring kids aren't discounting military-related skills early.

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Protester crashes cop briefing after weapons expo clash

Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside a defence forum leading to arrests and injuries, with the group's leader crashing a press conference.

Underwater drones to give defence force 'real edge'

A defence factory opened in Sydney will deliver the Australian navy a boost to its underwater capabilities, as the government adds to the drone stockpile.

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

The families of defence force members and veterans are on the frontline of the fight to turn around poor health and wellbeing outcomes for servicemen and women.

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

US President Donald Trump has praised Japan's new prime minister before sealing a critical minerals deal and hailing Tokyo's fast-tracked defence spending.

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Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Defence will be high on the agenda when US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.

Class action filed over rates of sexual violence in ADF

A group of women are taking unprecedented legal action against the commonwealth government over systemic sexual violence within the Australian Defence Force.

Australia limits boots on ground in Gaza reconstruction

Sending a larger group of Australian troops to Gaza would not be backed by the opposition, with an expert warning resources should stay in the Pacific region.

N Korea fires missiles before leaders meet in S Korea

North Korea has fired several short-range ballistic missiles in a northeasterly direction, South Korea's military says.

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.

China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea

China's defence ministry has urged Australia to stop "provocation and hype" about an incident involving Chinese military aircraft over the South China Sea.

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

A flare shot from a Chinese fighter jet near an Australian military surveillance plane could have ended in a crash as tensions simmer in the region.

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