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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

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'

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

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

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

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

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

Class action filed over rates of sexual violence in ADF

Class action filed over rates of sexual violence in ADF

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

Australia limits boots on ground in Gaza reconstruction

Australia limits boots on ground in Gaza reconstruction

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

N Korea fires missiles before leaders meet in S Korea

N Korea fires missiles before leaders meet in S Korea

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

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

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 accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea

China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea

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

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

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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Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

A picture of a father with his kids before school drop-off has become a treasured image three years on as he anxiously awaits a court's decision on his fate.

China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm

Australian soldiers were put at risk when a Chinese fighter jet launched flares in front of their plane, the defence minister says.

PM lands for Trump talks as leaders bullish on subs

The pressure is on the prime minister to deliver results on tariffs, submarines and more in his first major meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australia has given multi-million dollar pledges to strengthen Papua New Guinea's defence capabilities as part of a landmark treaty.

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Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left Australia en route for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.

'Contingency plans' for Australian deployment to Gaza

Australia’s Chief of Joint Operations says plans are being made for the possibility of troops being sent to Gaza as part of a 'stabilisation force'.

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

The home affairs minister has suggested the AUKUS nuclear submarine program could have an effect on Australia's long-term migration levels.

'Tragic loss': soldier dead in army training rollover

The defence community has been left devastated after the death of a soldier in a truck rollover during a training exercise.

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

The defence force should change the way it chooses military hardware to better support Australian businesses, a key lobby group says.

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel’s cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

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