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Air and sea boost in government's defence sights

Air and sea boost in government's defence sights

The federal government is seeking to bolster the workforce ahead of acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, while also improving air surveillance.

Decorated soldier to lead Repatriation Commission

Decorated soldier to lead Repatriation Commission

Decorated soldier to lead Repatriation Commission

Decorated soldier to lead Repatriation Commission

The federal government has appointed retired Australian Defence Force officer Kahlil Fegan to a key role in overseeing military veteran support.

Defence in court over soldiers' crocodile mauling

Defence in court over soldiers' crocodile mauling

Defence in court over soldiers' crocodile mauling

Defence in court over soldiers' crocodile mauling

The Department of Defence has faced court accused of failing in its work health and safety duties after two soldiers were attacked by a crocodile in 2021.

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Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

A parliamentary committee says Australia should draw a line in the sand over alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, or risk poor mental health.

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

New laws will require former soldiers and defence staff to get approval before working for a foreign government or military in a bid to boost national security.

Defence 'going through motions' on veteran suicides

Defence 'going through motions' on veteran suicides

Australia's defence leaders have been accused of failing to sufficiently respond to an unfolding "national crisis" of veteran suicides.

Lawyers snap up millions from toxic foam settlement

Lawyers snap up millions from toxic foam settlement

Landowners affected by toxic firefighting foam will receive around 60 per cent of a $132.7 million settlement after legal fees and other costs are deducted.

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Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Australia's defence minister is overseeing the introduction of laws aimed at protecting national secrets and keeping classified information away from enemies.

Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

The government is set to introduce laws to crack down on military personnel leaking classified secrets after concerns over China poaching Western pilots.

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

The Australian War Memorial has added a message to a display acknowledging Ben Roberts-Smith was found to have unlawfully killed people in Afghanistan.

US demand for Aussie minerals to outlast next president

US demand for Aussie minerals to outlast next president

US demand for Aussie minerals to outlast next president

US demand for Aussie minerals to outlast next president

Mineral supply chain pacts with the United States for defence technologies and other high-tech needs are tipped to withstand a change of president.

Marines killed in aircraft tragedy finally return to US

Marines killed in aircraft tragedy finally return to US

Marines killed in aircraft tragedy finally return to US

Marines killed in aircraft tragedy finally return to US

Families will soon be reunited with the bodies of three US marines killed in a military exercise on a remote Northern Territory island.

Australia stands by aid after Ukraine minister resigns

Australia stands by aid after Ukraine minister resigns

Australia stands by aid after Ukraine minister resigns

Australia stands by aid after Ukraine minister resigns

The foreign affairs department says it has robust procedures in place to protect against corruption stemming from aid as the Ukrainian defence minister resigns.

N Korea fires several cruise missiles towards the sea

N Korea fires several cruise missiles towards the sea

N Korea fires several cruise missiles towards the sea

N Korea fires several cruise missiles towards the sea

North Korea has fired multiple cruise missiles toward the sea off the coast of the Korean peninsula, according to South Korea's military.

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Australian and Timorese soldiers injured in truck crash

Australian and Timorese soldiers have been injured in an armoured vehicle crash days after three US marines were killed in a separate incident.

Pentagon still confident in Osprey after marine deaths

Authorities say the embattled aircraft that crashed in the Northern Territory, killing three marines, will remain in the US fleet as investigations continue.

Bodies of three US marines arrive in Darwin

The remains of three US marines killed in a military aircraft crash on a Northern Territory island have arrived in Darwin.

Lynas 'match fit' despite profit slide, rising costs

The biggest producer of rare earths outside China says it's ready to meet increasing demand despite a profit plunge and cost blowout.

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Defence spends $765m for air and missile defence system

New air and missile defence systems are being developed for the Australian Defence Force to protect Australia from potential threats.

Calls for defence to consider selling land for housing

Master Builders Australia say an audit of defence land should be used as an opportunity to convert bases that aren't fit for purpose into residential housing.

At least three dead in US military aircraft crash in NT

Three US marines have been killed after a military aircraft carrying 23 people crashed in the NT, as rescue workers race to transfer the injured to hospital.

Court approves $137.2 million toxic foam compensation

Thousands of people across Australia will share multi-million dollar compensation from toxic firefighting foam after the Federal Court approved the sum.

Green light for nuclear ships, submarines in Tas port

Australia's nuclear safety agency has ticked off on a Tasmanian port's ability to receive nuclear-powered vessels and respond to any emergencies.

Defence spending to stabilise amid regional tension

As the Indo-Pacific faces a massive military build-up, Australia will raise its defence spending level but keep it stable beyond the next decade.

Deadline doubt over big backlog of Defence compo claims

The race is on to process a mammoth backlog of compensation claims from Defence Force veterans after the federal government released a progress update.

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