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Now is the time to be ready for war, Kim tells N Korea

Now is the time to be ready for war, Kim tells N Korea

North Korea will deal a "a death blow" to any enemy if they opt for military confrontation, leader Kim Jong-un says.

US comments on AUKUS are 'very dangerous': China

US comments on AUKUS are 'very dangerous': China

US comments on AUKUS are 'very dangerous': China

US comments on AUKUS are 'very dangerous': China

China's Taiwan Affairs Office has delivered a warning to the US over remarks made about the AUKUS submarine project.

Gaza divisions hurt Australia's soft power: minister

Gaza divisions hurt Australia's soft power: minister

Gaza divisions hurt Australia's soft power: minister

Gaza divisions hurt Australia's soft power: minister

Division over violence in Gaza could challenge Australia's power as a multicultural nation, an assistant minister has warned.

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US Admiral backs Japan as AUKUS tech partner

US Admiral backs Japan as AUKUS tech partner

The head of the US military in the Indo-Pacific says he's supportive of tech being shared with Japan as the AUKUS nations consider opening up advanced projects.

Security establishment frets over attracting youth

Security establishment frets over attracting youth

Almost every national security challenge Australia faces is tied to technology and the home affairs minister warns AI could further transform this environment.

Ex-Navy man takes the helm in defence force shake-up

Ex-Navy man takes the helm in defence force shake-up

Australia’s next chief of the defence force will be the first from the Navy in more than two decades, as the military prepares for the AUKUS alliance.

Helen Clark warns New Zealand off ANZUS return

Helen Clark warns New Zealand off ANZUS return

New Zealand leaders need to "keep their nerve" and not fall under Washington DC's influence according to Helen Clark, who senses a major foreign policy shift.

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Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.

Whistleblower speaks out about defence housing project

Whistleblower speaks out about defence housing project

Whistleblower speaks out about defence housing project

Whistleblower speaks out about defence housing project

A whistleblower has accused Defence Housing Australia of breaching the conditions of a planning permit in an environmentally sensitive area, which it denies.

Ministers mark 75 years of NATO, agree on Ukraine aid

Ministers mark 75 years of NATO, agree on Ukraine aid

Ministers mark 75 years of NATO, agree on Ukraine aid

Ministers mark 75 years of NATO, agree on Ukraine aid

NATO ministers have agreed to start planning for a bigger role in getting military aid to Ukraine as they commemorated 75 years of the trans-Atlantic alliance.

'Tough, necessary' defence cuts to refocus Pacific plan

'Tough, necessary' defence cuts to refocus Pacific plan

'Tough, necessary' defence cuts to refocus Pacific plan

'Tough, necessary' defence cuts to refocus Pacific plan

Military projects are set to be slashed as the Albanese government reframes its defence strategy around challenges in the Indo-Pacific.

Rich deal to send Aussie armoured vehicles to Germany

Rich deal to send Aussie armoured vehicles to Germany

Rich deal to send Aussie armoured vehicles to Germany

Rich deal to send Aussie armoured vehicles to Germany

A $1 billion defence deal with Germany is expected to create hundreds of Aussie jobs, with Anthony Albanese touring a military manufacturer to spruik the pact.

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Cold water has been poured on claims a Donald Trump presidency would threaten Australia's acquisition of nuclear powered submarines.

Tougher restrictions for military secret sharing pass

Tougher restrictions for military secret sharing pass

Tougher restrictions for military secret sharing pass

Tougher restrictions for military secret sharing pass

Defence personnel privy to secrets and companies working with third countries will face stricter regulations under new laws aiming to bolster national security.

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Australia will work with US regardless of president

Whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden is the next US president, Australia will continue to work with America regardless, the deputy prime minister says.

Work begins on subs program after historic AUKUS deal

Australia has announced the partner companies that will build and maintain the country's AUKUS nuclear submarine fleet amid a strengthening of ties with the UK.

Australia gives UK $4.6b to boost AUKUS subs build

Australia is one step closer to attaining its nuclear-powered submarines, after announcing UK defence firm BAE Systems will build its AUKUS fleet in Adelaide.

Two-state solution could follow Palestine recognition

Australia and Britain say recognising Palestine as a state could lead the way in achieving a two-state solution while urging for a ceasefire.

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Australia pads UK defence ties, joins drone alliance

Australian and UK defence forces will be able to co-operate in each other's countries seamlessly under a new pact while also upgrading collaboration on drones.

Australia, Germany enter record defence export deal

Australia will supply more than 100 armoured vehicles to Germany as it enters its single-largest defence export deal.

Crackdown on loose-lipped ex-soldiers to boost security

Tougher requirements for former defence personnel to prevent secrets leaking and more stringent trade controls are being pushed to bolster national security.

'Gold standard': ex-MP's larrikin soldier son mourned

MPs and army leaders have joined mourners at a heartbreaking funeral for Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon, the son of former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon.

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

The federal government has continued its big spend-up in the Northern Territory with a funding package of up to $840 million for a rare earths mining project.

Biden bid to cut submarine 'no fatal blow' to Australia

Doubts have been cast that the AUKUS pact is in jeopardy as Joe Biden moves to cut submarine production, which could hurt the future sale of one to Australia.

Australia faces subs challenge in US, nuclear at home

Australia is contending with a backed up US production line for its nuclear-powered submarine while the government works to put in place safeguards at home.

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