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At least three dead in US military aircraft crash in NT

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

Court approves $137.2 million toxic foam compensation

Court approves $137.2 million toxic foam compensation

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

Green light for nuclear ships, submarines in Tas port

Green light for nuclear ships, submarines in Tas port

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.

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Defence spending to stabilise amid regional tension

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

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.

White House security tsar spruiks Aussie resolve

White House security tsar spruiks Aussie resolve

US national security adviser Kurt Campbell has spruiked Australia's deep commitment to partners in the Pacific region as he warned of Chinese provocation.

Arsenal of hi-tech Tomahawk missiles to keep the peace

Arsenal of hi-tech Tomahawk missiles to keep the peace

Australia will arm the Defence Force with hi-tech missiles in a $1.7 billion deal to deter conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Australia, Philippines to conduct first military drills

Australia, Philippines to conduct first military drills

Australia, Philippines to conduct first military drills

Australia, Philippines to conduct first military drills

About 2400 Australian and Philippine military personnel will conduct training drills in what will be the first bilateral exercise between the two nations.

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor faithful have aired concerns on foreign policy issues and urged the government to press ahead with new workplace laws.

Personal items found in defence helicopter search

Personal items found in defence helicopter search

Personal items found in defence helicopter search

Personal items found in defence helicopter search

Personal items and further wreckage from a defence helicopter that crashed off the coast of Queensland have been found in recovery efforts.

Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference

Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference

Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference

Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference

The Labor government has stamped its authority over rank-and-file members who wanted nuclear submarines stripped from the party's policy platform.

AUKUS partnership the 'beating heart of free world'

AUKUS partnership the 'beating heart of free world'

AUKUS partnership the 'beating heart of free world'

AUKUS partnership the 'beating heart of free world'

A leading US Republican has described the AUKUS pact as the "beating heart of the free world" and vital to avoiding a military conflict in the Indo-Pacific.

Rudd backs Congress to snag Australia a deal over AUKUS

Rudd backs Congress to snag Australia a deal over AUKUS

Rudd backs Congress to snag Australia a deal over AUKUS

Rudd backs Congress to snag Australia a deal over AUKUS

As the US Congress deals with its end of the AUKUS agreement, Australia's representative in Washington trusts the nuclear submarine deal won't be sunk.

Black box found in Taipan military helicopter crash

Black box found in Taipan military helicopter crash

Black box found in Taipan military helicopter crash

Black box found in Taipan military helicopter crash

A key voice and flight data recorder has been recovered from the wreckage of a helicopter that went down during a military exercise and killed four crewmen.

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Cabinet retains the power to send soldiers to war

Decisions to send Australian troops into conflict will remain in the hands of federal cabinet, but the government has moved to allow more debate on the issue.

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

A UK commanding officer says China's engagement in the Pacific cannot be overlooked as Britain attempts to expand its own presence in the region.

Defence force hit by rising sexual assault claims

The number of sexual assault claims being received by Australia's military prosecutor is lifting year on year, with one service heading the list.

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

An American Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine has docked in Australia for the first time since the AUKUS deal was signed.

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Defence housing development paused on NT cultural site

Defence Housing Australia has halted works on a project at Lee Point in Darwin following concerns from traditional owners over cultural issues.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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