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Crackdown on loose-lipped ex-soldiers to boost security

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

Veterans on 'last legs' as system fails to ensure help

Veterans on 'last legs' as system fails to ensure help

Veterans are frustrated with the time taken to deal with complaints and the lack of mental health services, a senator has told an inquiry into defence suicides.

Ex-defence minister's son dead after parachute incident

Ex-defence minister's son dead after parachute incident

The soldier son of a former Australian defence minister has died after a parachute training incident that has triggered a defence force investigation.

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Navy veteran left 'broken' after treatment by military

Navy veteran left 'broken' after treatment by military

Navy veteran left 'broken' after treatment by military

Navy veteran left 'broken' after treatment by military

An inquiry into defence suicide has been told how the military heightened the anguish of a former navy diver over the death of his brother by his own hand.

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

The Australian Defence Force doesn't believe its military justice system is being used as a weapon against individuals, a royal commission has been told.

Fear spy crackdown will create uni research brain drain

Fear spy crackdown will create uni research brain drain

Fear spy crackdown will create uni research brain drain

Fear spy crackdown will create uni research brain drain

National security legislation designed to crack down on secrets leaking could lead to the unintended consequence of scaring the world's brightest minds away.

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Australia needs to increase support for Ukraine because it will boost international security as well as the local defence industry, a public hearing has heard.

Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint

Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint

Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint

Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint

A new blueprint for Australia's defence industry has outlined seven priority areas in order to help the nation stand on its own two feet.

Australia to up its response for Red Sea stability

Australia to up its response for Red Sea stability

Australia to up its response for Red Sea stability

Australia to up its response for Red Sea stability

Australia is sending additional defence personnel to support operations to ensure free navigation in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels continue their attacks.

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Lynas Rare Earths commits to working with Australian and United States governments on developing sovereign supplies during a period of "sustained low pricing".

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Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership needs to be made accountable and called out for cultural issues, a senator has declared.

Penalties shake-up push for former Defence workers

Australia's peak industry body has called for proportionate offences for restricted people who breach laws regulating work for foreign bodies or militaries.

Australia's defence decisions have been 'difficult'

Australia has had to make "difficult" decisions about the future of the defence force as the government considers further policy changes in the coming months.

Navy to be 'most lethal' in history after huge overhaul

An overhaul of the navy's combat fleet will make it the most lethal in history, its chief says, but concerns remain about its capability in the short term.

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Australia's $50m aid commitment welcomed by Ukraine

The prime minister's pledge of an additional $50 million in aid has been welcomed by Ukraine's ambassador on the anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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