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'Match fit': army recruit and officer training change

'Match fit': army recruit and officer training change

Australia's chief of army says the foundations holding the service up are not being built strong enough, moving to remove "arbitrary time restrictions".

Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Concerns have been raised about whether Australia's ageing Collins-class submarines can be kept at sea as planned upgrades worth billions are scaled back.

Taiwan presses case for US arms, Trump undecided

Taiwan presses case for US arms, Trump undecided

Taiwan presses case for US arms, Trump undecided

Taiwan presses case for US arms, Trump undecided

President Donald Trump says he's not decided whether to proceed with a major weapons sale, adding to uncertainty about US support for Taiwan.

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Russia pounds Ukraine's capital in massive air attack

Russia pounds Ukraine's capital in massive air attack

Russia has pummelled Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a massive aerial attack, killing at ‌least one person and wounding dozens more.

Palestinian shot climbing West Bank barrier into Israel

Palestinian shot climbing West Bank barrier into Israel

Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem.

Australian spy plane to aid Hormuz shipping mission

Australian spy plane to aid Hormuz shipping mission

A defensive effort to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will be aided by an Australian E-7A Wedgetail as part of a global mission.

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

A raft of fresh agreements struck between the Japanese and Australian leaders will be incremental but important, analysts say.

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Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says.

Russian port hit in wave of Ukrainian drone strikes

Russian port hit in wave of Ukrainian drone strikes

Russian port hit in wave of Ukrainian drone strikes

Russian port hit in wave of Ukrainian drone strikes

Russia has downed dozens of drones amid a Ukrainian barrage on oil targets across the country, including Baltic ‌Sea port Primorsk, a local official says.

US to reduce troops in Germany 'a lot further', Trump

US to reduce troops in Germany 'a lot further', Trump

US to reduce troops in Germany 'a lot further', Trump

US to reduce troops in Germany 'a lot further', Trump

President Donald Trump has flagged he intends to withdraw more US troops from Germany than the 5000 already announced.

US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

Donald Trump is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but has cast doubt on hopes it will lead to a deal on opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least seven people and wounded others.

US withdrawing 5000 troops from Germany: Pentagon

US withdrawing 5000 troops from Germany: Pentagon

US withdrawing 5000 troops from Germany: Pentagon

US withdrawing 5000 troops from Germany: Pentagon

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities and port

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities and port

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities and port

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities and port

Ukrainian drones have again hit oil infrastructure in the city of Perm in central Russia and the Black Sea port of Tuapse.

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Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

A coalition senator and AUKUS "true believer" wants the federal government to consider long-range bombers in a bid to ensure Australia isn't exposed.

New defence secretary named to lead huge spending boost

Meghan Quinn has been named the new secretary of the Department of Defence, replacing incoming ambassador to the US Greg Moriarty.

'Ugly nonsense': more police call after Anzac Day boos

A leading Indigenous activist is calling for a larger police presence at future dawn services after Anzac Day acknowledgements were heckled and booed.

Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Australia is selling one of its most prized military vehicles to the Netherlands as the government also moves to shore up its own defence force.

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Right-wing activists ejected for Anzac ceremony heckles

The booing of Indigenous-led ceremonies on Anzac Day has been widely condemned, but the opposition leader says the acknowledgements of Country are overused.

Teary reflections as thousands honour the Anzac spirit

Streets lined with thousands have greeted the traditional Anzac Day march where a common theme of companionship echoed across generations.

Veterans remembered as boos and heckling condemned

Boos and heckling during acknowledgment of Country addresses at Anzac Day dawn services have been condemned by politicians and the RSL as a disgrace.

'Biggest honour of my life': aviator's key Anzac speech

Tens of thousands of people have paid their respects to Australia's servicemen and women in the nation's capital, as a trailblazing aviator gave a key speech.

Navy veterans celebrate key milestone for service

As Australians across the country pause to mark the sacrifices made by the nation's servicemen and women, veterans will also celebrate a key anniversary.

US reliance threatens defence capability, Liberals warn

Australia is being urged to ramp up investments in its own national security in a bid to balance the relationship with the US and ensure the alliance will last.

Australia ready to host nuclear-powered submarines: US

Australia is ready to begin immediately hosting US nuclear-powered submarines at a key base in WA, as the nation is warned about warfare extending to space.

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