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New Zealand to boost defence citing Pacific challenges

New Zealand to boost defence citing Pacific challenges

New Zealand must increase its military spending to meet increasing geopolitical and strategic challenges, Defence Minister Andrew Little says.

Taipan crash search crew find human remains, debris

Taipan crash search crew find human remains, debris

Taipan crash search crew find human remains, debris

Taipan crash search crew find human remains, debris

Identification of human remains found during a search for the crew whose helicopter crashed in Queensland is not likely until after they have been recovered.

Top-level tributes for victims of army chopper tragedy

Top-level tributes for victims of army chopper tragedy

Top-level tributes for victims of army chopper tragedy

Top-level tributes for victims of army chopper tragedy

A difficult search and recovery operation is under way for the bodies of a crew of an army helicopter that went down during military drills in Queensland.

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US to help Australia build guided missiles by 2025

US to help Australia build guided missiles by 2025

The United States is "racing" to accelerate Australia's access to priority military weapons and will help the local production of guided missiles.

US bond watertight as PM hoses down cracks in subs deal

US bond watertight as PM hoses down cracks in subs deal

Anthony Albanese has watered down concerns cracks may emerge in the AUKUS partnership as a group of US Republicans criticise the deal in Congress.

Assange supporters call for release ahead of US talks

Assange supporters call for release ahead of US talks

Australian ministers have been urged to raise the case of Julian Assange when they meet their US counterparts for annual talks.

Pacific a major focus at Australian military exercises

Pacific a major focus at Australian military exercises

More than 30,000 military personnel from several nations are war gaming in Australia, with a focus on co-operation in the Indo-Pacific.

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South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract

South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract

South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract

South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract

South Korean company Hanwha Defence has won a multi-billion dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.

'Talk is cheap': Defence on notice over veteran suicide

'Talk is cheap': Defence on notice over veteran suicide

'Talk is cheap': Defence on notice over veteran suicide

'Talk is cheap': Defence on notice over veteran suicide

Efforts by Australia's military to combat suicide within its ranks have been questioned by an inquiry commissioner who said "talk is cheap".

Veterans' department had 'bleeder' crisis

Veterans' department had 'bleeder' crisis

Veterans' department had 'bleeder' crisis

Veterans' department had 'bleeder' crisis

The royal commission into defence suicide has been told that a 2019 consultant's report found the Department of Veterans' Affairs to be in crisis.

Not impossible: UK looks to British troops in Darwin

Not impossible: UK looks to British troops in Darwin

Not impossible: UK looks to British troops in Darwin

Not impossible: UK looks to British troops in Darwin

A British minister says the potential stationing of troops in Australia is a regular topic of conversation despite no official proposal being made.

Imprisoned former US navy pilot's fate remains in limbo

Imprisoned former US navy pilot's fate remains in limbo

Imprisoned former US navy pilot's fate remains in limbo

Imprisoned former US navy pilot's fate remains in limbo

Former US Marines pilot Daniel Duggan will remain in an Australian prison for at least a few more months ahead of findings that could prevent his extradition.

UK urges allies to crack down on military secret leaks

UK urges allies to crack down on military secret leaks

UK urges allies to crack down on military secret leaks

UK urges allies to crack down on military secret leaks

The minister responsible for British forces has described as 'offensive' members of the UK military selling secrets to China for personal gain.

US army mulls stationing watercraft Down Under

US army mulls stationing watercraft Down Under

US army mulls stationing watercraft Down Under

US army mulls stationing watercraft Down Under

A top US army brigadier general in the Pacific says America could step in and help plug gaps in Australia's ability to transport land vehicles in a conflict.

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All aboard as US warship is commissioned down under

The US navy has commissioned a new warship in Sydney, the first time such an event has taken place in a foreign port.

Doubts cast on defence commitment to families

A royal commissioner says she's not optimistic about the Australian Defence Force's efforts to reduce the stresses and impact of military service on families.

Chinese spy ships eye naval drills off Australian coast

As Talisman Sabre exercises are held off Australia's coastline, Chinese ships will monitor the multinational military drill.

'Tick and flick' psych assessments trouble navy divers

The psychological toll on navy divers from highly dangerous work is not being assessed properly, a royal commission examining veteran suicide has been told.

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High-level talks amid tensions over security pact

Two of Australia's most senior ministers will meet with their US counterparts as the Albanese government faces calls to withdraw from a major security pact.

Leaders called on to drive change in defence force

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told cultural change in the force must be embraced by all.

Unlearning aggression 'helps veterans in civilian life'

Veterans were given no process for resolving the aggression needed to survive on the battlefield, a former soldier has told an inquiry into defence suicide.

Australia sends RAAF aircraft to assist Ukraine efforts

Australia will assist Ukraine by sending a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to help protect logistics hubs within European airspace.

Biden meets King Charles, PM Sunak ahead of NATO summit

US President Joe Biden has been welcomed with pomp and pageantry at Windsor Castle during a stopover in the UK en route to NATO.

Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged NATO leaders to take concrete steps toward Ukrainian membership.

Threats after firefighting foam settlement approved

A Federal Court employee has been threatened after a class action settlement over Indigenous cultural losses caused by toxic firefighting foam was approved.

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