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Ukraine overhauls top brass for fight against Russia

Ukraine overhauls top brass for fight against Russia

Ukraine's commanders are racing to update their defence strategy after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy replaced his top general after days of political turmoil.

Kyiv's drones target Moscow as Zelenskiy faces protests

Kyiv's drones target Moscow as Zelenskiy faces protests

Kyiv's drones target Moscow as Zelenskiy faces protests

Kyiv's drones target Moscow as Zelenskiy faces protests

Ukraine has launched hundreds of drones towards Moscow in a blitz that comes as Volodymyr Zelenskiy deals with the fallout from his controversial reshuffle.

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia is being encouraged to seize the moment and use the environment caused by the Iran war to help shape a key trading region.

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Traditional owners call for Pine Gap spy base shutdown

Traditional owners call for Pine Gap spy base shutdown

Traditional owners of the land beneath Pine Gap are calling for the secretive US-Australian spy base to close

Russian strikes go on as Zelenskiy faces defence outcry

Russian strikes go on as Zelenskiy faces defence outcry

Deadly Russian attacks have continued in Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy faces a political crisis over a reshuffle that's triggered a public outcry.

Premier takes on fresh jobs in defence powerhouse push

Premier takes on fresh jobs in defence powerhouse push

WA's premier wants his resource-rich state to diversify into defence as he takes on key additional portfolios in his own cabinet.

Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray

Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray

Donald Trump has branded Spain a "terrible partner" and renewed his demand for Greenland, overshadowing a NATO summit and its planned message of unity.

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PM pressured to confront China over missile test

PM pressured to confront China over missile test

PM pressured to confront China over missile test

PM pressured to confront China over missile test

Anthony Albanese is being urged to pick up the phone and discuss China's test-firing of a missile into the Pacific with the Asian superpower's leader.

NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara

NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara

NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara

NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara

The NATO alliance is showcasing military projects worth billions of dollars to convince a sceptical President Trump that allies are boosting defence spending.

'Fight for our lives': Labor fears as by-election looms

'Fight for our lives': Labor fears as by-election looms

'Fight for our lives': Labor fears as by-election looms

'Fight for our lives': Labor fears as by-election looms

A by-election for a seat will be tough to retain after a state MP quit, Labor says, as One Nation prepares to exploit voter disquiet.

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Navy task force Operation Render Safe is undertaking a reconnaissance survey of Nanumea Lagoon in Tuvalu to locate and identify explosive WWII remnants.

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

The prime minister will travel to Fiji and the Solomon Islands to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to the Pacific and regional security.

Billions in Defence blowouts 'the tip of the iceberg'

Billions in Defence blowouts 'the tip of the iceberg'

Billions in Defence blowouts 'the tip of the iceberg'

Billions in Defence blowouts 'the tip of the iceberg'

Tens of billions of dollars has been wasted on Defence contract blowouts, as critics say plans to overhaul the system will fail to impose accountability.

Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

A number of reforms to how veterans and their families access compensation will soon take effect under one of the biggest shake ups in decades.

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Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

A major partner will buy Australia's world-leading radar system under a multibillion-dollar deal, making it the nation's largest defence export agreement.

'Betrayed' families want answers after chopper tragedy

The heartbroken families of soldiers killed in a helicopter crash are demanding answers almost three years later, with calls for defence to face prosecution.

Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has harshly criticised ‌NATO members over defence spending as he announced a re-evaluation of US military forces in Europe.

Police powers aim to avoid repeat of violent protests

Influences involved in a notorious protest at a defence conference could travel to Western Australia to target this year's edition, officials warn.

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G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

Ukraine has gone to a G7 summit to impress Donald Trump with its fightback against Russia, and the "boss" US president appears to have softened his scepticism.

Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Ukraine

European leaders have sharply criticised Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, which sparked a fire at a UNESCO world heritage site in Kiev.

Iran, US agree to halt war, sending oil prices tumbling

The US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war, which mediator Pakistan says will be signed in Switzerland later this week.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000: officials

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000.

Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Australia is reaffirming support for its nuclear-powered submarine deal after a number of high-profile resignations within the British government.

'Blue Pacific': US targets Oceania's illegal activities

The United States Coast Guard says it's doing its bit to build Pacific cooperation to counter illicit drug running and other criminal activities across Oceania.

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

A former Labor foreign affairs minister has decried Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a bad decision that will undermine security.

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