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Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

More needs to be done to prevent nefarious drones attacking and spying on Australia's critical infrastructure, amid warnings about a gap in national security.

China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea

China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea

China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea

China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea

China's defence ministry has urged Australia to stop "provocation and hype" about an incident involving Chinese military aircraft over the South China Sea.

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

A flare shot from a Chinese fighter jet near an Australian military surveillance plane could have ended in a crash as tensions simmer in the region.

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Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

A picture of a father with his kids before school drop-off has become a treasured image three years on as he anxiously awaits a court's decision on his fate.

China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm

China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm

Australian soldiers were put at risk when a Chinese fighter jet launched flares in front of their plane, the defence minister says.

PM lands for Trump talks as leaders bullish on subs

PM lands for Trump talks as leaders bullish on subs

The pressure is on the prime minister to deliver results on tariffs, submarines and more in his first major meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australia has given multi-million dollar pledges to strengthen Papua New Guinea's defence capabilities as part of a landmark treaty.

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Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left Australia en route for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.

'Contingency plans' for Australian deployment to Gaza

'Contingency plans' for Australian deployment to Gaza

'Contingency plans' for Australian deployment to Gaza

'Contingency plans' for Australian deployment to Gaza

Australia’s Chief of Joint Operations says plans are being made for the possibility of troops being sent to Gaza as part of a 'stabilisation force'.

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

The home affairs minister has suggested the AUKUS nuclear submarine program could have an effect on Australia's long-term migration levels.

'Tragic loss': soldier dead in army training rollover

'Tragic loss': soldier dead in army training rollover

'Tragic loss': soldier dead in army training rollover

'Tragic loss': soldier dead in army training rollover

The defence community has been left devastated after the death of a soldier in a truck rollover during a training exercise.

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

The defence force should change the way it chooses military hardware to better support Australian businesses, a key lobby group says.

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel’s cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

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Australia and India together on Indo-Pacific security

Defence Minister Richard Marles has hosted Indian counterpart Shri Rajnath Singh to sign agreements to increase military talks and submarine co-operation.

Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant

Ukrainian authorities say a Russian strike has seriously damaged one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants in the lead-up to winter.

Hamas 'serious' on Gaza deal, but has fine print

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about progress towards a Gaza deal and says a US team had just left to take part in the negotiations.

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

A US judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard units to Oregon, including Guard troops from other states.

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Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 36 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, medics say.

Israel intercepts the last boat from Gaza flotilla

Israel's military has stormed the last boat in an aid flotilla trying to reach Gaza a day after stopping most of the vessels and detaining some 450 activists.

Labor cautious on timing of PNG defence deal

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has formally ratified a military treaty with Australia, but it's unclear exactly when the deal will be signed.

EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets

Belgium wants guarantees it won't have to bear risks alone if Europe goes ahead with an idea to use frozen Russian assets to finance loans to Ukraine.

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Hospitals say that Israeli strikes have killed at least 41 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

'Folly' of nuclear submarines plan floated

Australian government officials are hinting the US will not rip up the AUKUS agreement as critics poke holes in the nuclear submarines plan.

PNG clears path to ink Australian mutual defence pact

A landmark security and defence agreement between Australia and Papua New Guinea has cleared a final major hurdle, paving the way for it to be inked imminently.

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