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Missile, drone battles show future of military build-up

Missile, drone battles show future of military build-up

Australia has to adapt to new threats to its national security with competition between China and the US being strongest in the Pacific, top defence brass say.

'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident

'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident

'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident

'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident

China has fired back at Australia after a dangerous incident over the Yellow Sea, accusing Canberra of provocative behaviour.

Researchers cheer quantum leap on silicon breakthrough

Researchers cheer quantum leap on silicon breakthrough

Researchers cheer quantum leap on silicon breakthrough

Researchers cheer quantum leap on silicon breakthrough

University researchers say they have made a breakthrough in quantum technology that could pave the way for reliable, powerful computers.

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Defence parachute drills resume after soldier tragedy

Defence parachute drills resume after soldier tragedy

The Australian Defence Force is resuming parachute training after the tragic death of special forces soldier Jack Fitzgibbon, following a jump.

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

A potentially globally significant Australian rare earths producer has criticised China for "weaponising" the market and holding back vital western development.

Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'

Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'

Foreign affairs and defence will get a funding boost in the first budget of New Zealand's new government despite campaign pledges to shrink the public service.

Disaster operations delayed training for army aviation

Disaster operations delayed training for army aviation

An inquiry into a fatal chopper crash that killed four ADF members has been told of the impact domestic operations has had on the military.

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Dozens arrested as clearing continues at sensitive site

Dozens arrested as clearing continues at sensitive site

Dozens arrested as clearing continues at sensitive site

Dozens arrested as clearing continues at sensitive site

Protesters have been arrested in their dozens in Darwin as land clearing continues at Lee Point where defence housing is set to be built.

Bob Carr to sue Winston Peters over China claim

Bob Carr to sue Winston Peters over China claim

Bob Carr to sue Winston Peters over China claim

Bob Carr to sue Winston Peters over China claim

New Zealand opposition leader Chris Hipkins has called on Winston Peters to be stood down as foreign minister after a potentially defamatory swipe at Bob Carr.

Pilot warns 'someone is going to die' before crash

Pilot warns 'someone is going to die' before crash

Pilot warns 'someone is going to die' before crash

Pilot warns 'someone is going to die' before crash

A decorated army pilot killed in a helicopter crash along with three others sounded the alarm on the aircraft's risks months beforehand, an inquiry was told.

Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance

Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance

Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance

Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance

Australia and South Korea are working together on a potential expansion of a secretive defence technology pact that includes the US and UK.

Flight path changed before army chopper tragedy

Flight path changed before army chopper tragedy

Flight path changed before army chopper tragedy

Flight path changed before army chopper tragedy

Grieving family members have tearfully given evidence at an inquiry into a helicopter crash that killed four servicemen off the north Queensland coast.

Arrests as land clearing resumes at sensitive site

Arrests as land clearing resumes at sensitive site

Arrests as land clearing resumes at sensitive site

Arrests as land clearing resumes at sensitive site

Environmental concerns have not stopped bulldozers clearing a sensitive area in the NT, as advocates call it devastating for endangered birds.

Military staff face higher suicide risk: commission

Military staff face higher suicide risk: commission

Military staff face higher suicide risk: commission

Military staff face higher suicide risk: commission

Men serving in the ADF are 30 per cent more likely to die by suicide than their counterparts employed in civilian jobs, according to royal commission research.

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Safety test found upgrade used in crash 'unacceptable'

A safety evaluation of a software upgrade used by military pilots in a helicopter crash that killed four servicemen found it posed a risk.

South Korea a crucial regional partner: Albanese

The prime minister has briefly met with top South Korean ministers ahead of a two-on-two meeting between defence and foreign ministers.

Russia urges action to counter US-led influence in Asia

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says Russia should step up military exercises in Asia as the US seeks to extend its influence with AUKUS and the Quad.

Nation commemorates Anzac Day to remember the fallen

Veterans, defence personnel and their families proudly displayed service medals on marches in honour of those who died or were injured defending Australia.

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Queenslanders gather in their thousands for Anzac Day

Large crowds have gathered for dawn services in Queensland and at the annual Brisbane parade to honour former and current defence force personnel on Anzac Day.

Solemn dawn before thousands march through Sydney

From silence at dawn to reverent crowds and boisterous behaviour around betting circles, Anzac Day has been marked in many places and many ways across NSW.

Next generation air, missile shield enters next phase

An air and missile shield capable of shooting down threats will enter its next phase, with the project expected to support hundreds of defence industry jobs.

UK on 'war footing', gives Ukraine $A1b in military aid

The UK's prime minister says it is time to "re-arm", announcing defence spending will increase to 2.5 per cent of GDP and promising Ukraine $A1b military aid.

Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

New Zealand should not align with AUKUS, Australia's former foreign minister Bob Carr says, so long as the US pursues a "primacy"-based foreign policy.

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Australia will increase defence spending over the next decade to meet new threats but some programmes have been torpedoed.

Australia to join missile pact with US and Japan

Anthony Albanese says the trilateral agreement would yield closer defence ties.

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