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Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs.

Minister calm on lag in reporting Chinese navy activity

Minister calm on lag in reporting Chinese navy activity

Minister calm on lag in reporting Chinese navy activity

Minister calm on lag in reporting Chinese navy activity

Australia's defence minister downplays concerns about time taken by New Zealand to raise an alert about Chinese warships warning of live fire in the Tasman Sea.

Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine

Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine

Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine

Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine

Ukraine is calling on Australian companies to boost investment alongside the US after President Donald Trump pushed for a mineral extraction deal to recoup aid.

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Defence force not told of Chinese navy live fire drills

Defence force not told of Chinese navy live fire drills

China's military failed to inform the Australian Defence Force it would be conducting "irresponsible" live-fire drills, which posed a risk to civilian aircraft.

Officer stripped of security clearance still in ADF

Officer stripped of security clearance still in ADF

An army officer is still in the Australian Defence Force after ASIO made an adverse assessment against him, in the belief he was more loyal to Israel.

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Air officials first found out about Chinese live-fire drills from a Virgin pilot, an inquiry has heard, as Beijing ships continue to lurk off Australia's coast.

Australia accused of 'hyping' Chinese naval drills

Australia accused of 'hyping' Chinese naval drills

China has hosed down complaints about live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, saying its actions were lawful.

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China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

A Chinese warship has conducted a second live-fire drill in as many days, according to New Zealand navy personnel.

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Ukraine "don't have any cards, but they're playing tough", Donald Trump says as he predicts a deal on critical minerals and admits Russia attacked Ukraine.

Diplomats discuss Ukraine war at G20 in South Africa

Diplomats discuss Ukraine war at G20 in South Africa

Diplomats discuss Ukraine war at G20 in South Africa

Diplomats discuss Ukraine war at G20 in South Africa

Foreign ministers from developing countries focused on global conflicts, including the Ukraine war, on the last day of a G20 meeting in South Africa.

Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships

Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships

Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships

Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships

Foreign minister Penny Wong will meet with her Chinese counterpart to make Canberra's case on the presence of Chinese warships near Australia.

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence forces must guard against brain drain between national militaries, an analyst says as Australia and Papua New Guinea hammer out a new treaty.

Australia supports Ukraine as Trump trash talks leader

Australia supports Ukraine as Trump trash talks leader

Australia supports Ukraine as Trump trash talks leader

Australia supports Ukraine as Trump trash talks leader

Australia's leaders have slammed Russia and urged the international community not to give "an inch" after Donald Trump attacked the Ukrainian president.

PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length

PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length

PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length

PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length

Australia and Papua New Guinea have begun defence treaty talks with a warm embrace, ensuring they are "tied to the hip" in a rebuke to China's influence.

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Espionage and terror threats grow in dangerous era

From hostile foreign nations targeting diaspora communities to youth radicalised online, the top spy agency's annual threat assessment warns risks have grown.

Denmark to 'buy, buy, buy' military gear: PM

Denmark will embark on a defence shopping spree, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has declared, as Europe faces penny-pinching claims from Donald Trump.

NATO holds combat drills as Trump goes rogue

NATO members are undertaking large scale combat exercises as worries grow in the 32-nation alliance over its most powerful member, the United States.

Trump is in a Russian 'disinformation space': Zelenskiy

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country is hoping for an "allied position in Europe, in the EU and the US around Ukraine in this unjust war".

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Plots to kill people in Australia foiled by spy agency

Plots by foreign agents to lure and kill dissidents have been foiled by the nation's spy agency, with at least three countries targeting people in Australia.

Black Hawk helicopters to join Australian defence fleet

Twelve Black Hawk helicopters will be used for emergency and counter-terrorism operations in the ADF, after being fast-tracked from the United States.

Hamas will free six hostages and hand over bodies

In a surprise announcement, a top Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages and the bodies of four more.

Israel will leave troops in Lebanon after deadline

Israel will keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past a deadline for them to withdraw.

Aust, Chinese officials meet after mid-air incident

A mid-air incident involving Australia and China's air forces last week was likely discussed at a senior defence officials' meeting in Beijing.

Russian, US officials to hold talks on Ukraine war

The Kremlin says senior American and Russian officials will hold talks on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

Moving Gazans out is 'only viable plan': Netanyahu

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu declares he and President Donald Trump have a “common strategy” for Gaza, including transferring Palestinians out of the enclave.

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