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Defence understaffed and sliding further backwards

Defence understaffed and sliding further backwards

The Australian Defence Force is thousands of people short of its employment targets and the problem is only getting worse.

Defence chief unaware of commander's torture allegation

Defence chief unaware of commander's torture allegation

Defence chief unaware of commander's torture allegation

Defence chief unaware of commander's torture allegation

A Fijian colonel facing torture allegations was appointed to oversee 3000 Australian troops, without the knowledge of the defence force chief.

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Australia's refusal of a US request for military assistance in the Red Sea has faced sustained criticism but the Morrison government made a similar call.

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Biden, European leaders criticise Trump's NATO comments

Biden, European leaders criticise Trump's NATO comments

European leaders have reacted to Donald Trump's comments over a hypothetical Russian invasion of NATO allies not spending enough on defence.

Trump NATO remark 'appalling and unhinged': White House

Trump NATO remark 'appalling and unhinged': White House

Donald Trump said he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want” to any NATO member country if they don't meet his spending guidelines.

Loyal defence 'wingman' drones get extra $399 million

Loyal defence 'wingman' drones get extra $399 million

Federal spending on the Australian Defence Force's Ghost Bat combat drone program now totals almost $1 billion.

Three Black Hawk army helicopters to arrive early

Three Black Hawk army helicopters to arrive early

Black Hawk helicopters from the United States have been expedited after the early grounding of the Taipan fleet left a hole in the army's capability.

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'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

Australia will face an unacceptable amount of risk unless the Commonwealth commits to building warships in South Australia, premier Peter Malinauskas says.

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

Military co-operation between Australia, the United States and Japan has been bolstered by defence force personnel joining Exercise Keen Edge in the Pacific.

China hits out at Australia-NZ 'seamless' military goal

China hits out at Australia-NZ 'seamless' military goal

China hits out at Australia-NZ 'seamless' military goal

China hits out at Australia-NZ 'seamless' military goal

China says Australia and New Zealand risk going "further down the wrong and dangerous path" after the trans-Tasman allies agreed on deeper military integration.

NZ eyes place in AUKUS alliance after trans-Tasman trip

NZ eyes place in AUKUS alliance after trans-Tasman trip

NZ eyes place in AUKUS alliance after trans-Tasman trip

NZ eyes place in AUKUS alliance after trans-Tasman trip

Australian foreign and defence ministers, Penny Wong and Richard Marles, have hosted their New Zealand counterparts for trans-Tasman security talks.

NZ firms up AUKUS desire ahead of trans-Tasman talks

NZ firms up AUKUS desire ahead of trans-Tasman talks

NZ firms up AUKUS desire ahead of trans-Tasman talks

NZ firms up AUKUS desire ahead of trans-Tasman talks

Australian and New Zealand foreign and defence ministers will meet together for the first time in Melbourne, with AUKUS high on the agenda.

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

A ruling by the top UN court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza has sparked calls for Australia to reconsider its support for the Israeli government.

Russian Medibank hacker first to be hit with sanctions

Russian Medibank hacker first to be hit with sanctions

Russian Medibank hacker first to be hit with sanctions

Russian Medibank hacker first to be hit with sanctions

The Australian government has imposed cyber sanctions for the first time, naming Russian Aleksandr Ermakov as the man responsible for the Medibank data breach.

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Further sanctions against Middle East terror groups

Australia has imposed fresh sanctions against three groups and 12 people with links to proscribed terror groups Hamas, Hizbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Ukrainians call for helicopters despite safety concerns

The Australian-Ukrainian community has urged the government to send its unwanted helicopters to Eastern Europe to support efforts against Russia's invasion.

Australia to manufacture missiles from next year

Australia will start domestic guided weapons manufacturing from next year after the Albanese government signed a multi-million dollar contract.

Australia involved in strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen

Australia has participated in strikes launched by the US and the UK on Houthi rebels in Yemen, after they blocked a key maritime trading route.

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Hi-tech guns for frigates to give navy edge at sea

Australia's Hunter class frigates will pack more firepower with the navy to spend $380 million on new weaponry.

Foreign soldiers 'an option' to boost defence numbers

Soldiers from overseas could join Australia's defence forces under an option being considered to grow the military amid issues with recruitment and retention.

Troops charge in for $50K bonus to stick with army life

About 85 per cent of eligible Defence personnel have signed on for a $50,00 bonus to stay in uniform for another three years, the minister says.

Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea

Australia will send more navy personnel to the Middle East but has rebuffed a US request to deploy a warship to the Red Sea to help secure vital shipping lanes.

New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation

The new prime minister of New Zealand says development of military technology under the AUKUS agreement is an area where it could work together with Australia.

'A real solid': NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move

Chris Luxon is set to represent New Zealand overseas for the first time, with the prime minister to visit Australia counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.

British wind can unlock Australia's 'superpower' future

Superior climate and energy policies have become a vote winner as well as an economic and security imperative, British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says.

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