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EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russian intrusion

EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russian intrusion

Recent airspace incursions by drones and fighter jets prompt European leaders to support a "drone wall" defence system to protect the bloc's eastern flank.

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.

PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks

PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks

PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks

PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks

The relationship between the US and Australia remains strong, the prime minister says, after finally locking in a meeting with Donald Trump in Washington DC.

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Russia: Aggression will be met with 'decisive response'

Russia: Aggression will be met with 'decisive response'

Russia's top diplomat has addressed the UN, amid rising Europe tension, warning of militaristic rhetoric and playing down Moscow's drone incursions.

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Denmark has informed its NATO allies that drone incursions that shut two of its airports are linked to unspecified "state actors", according to Latvia.

NATO, EU waging war on Russia, Lavrov tells G20 at UN

NATO, EU waging war on Russia, Lavrov tells G20 at UN

NATO and the EU have have declared war on Russia and "are directly involved in it," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told a G20 meeting at the UN.

Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned world governments that the use of AI could jeopardise nations around the world if the technology isn't kept in check.

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West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents

Britain has hit out at Russia's "reckless actions" violating NATO airspace in Estonia and Poland, during a United Nations Security Council meeting.

Pacific snags could follow Albanese to Trump meeting

Pacific snags could follow Albanese to Trump meeting

Pacific snags could follow Albanese to Trump meeting

Pacific snags could follow Albanese to Trump meeting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has little to show from his recent Pacific sojourn, before a hotly anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Setback for PM as landmark PNG defence pact delayed

Setback for PM as landmark PNG defence pact delayed

Setback for PM as landmark PNG defence pact delayed

Setback for PM as landmark PNG defence pact delayed

A landmark defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been delayed after the Pacific nation's cabinet didn't sign off on the agreement in time.

Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia should use its close relationship with the US to convince it to devote more time and attention to the Indo-Pacific, a former senior official says.

PM hopes for snappy signing of 'crocodile' defence pact

PM hopes for snappy signing of 'crocodile' defence pact

PM hopes for snappy signing of 'crocodile' defence pact

PM hopes for snappy signing of 'crocodile' defence pact

Anthony Albanese is banking on no last-minute glitches holding up the signing of a major defence pact between Australia and its closest neighbour.

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Australia insists a $12 billion spend on a defence precinct is about boosting the nation's capabilities, but experts say the increase is not significant.

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Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Russia says it has downed more than 361 Ukrainian drones after an attack on its Kirishi oil refinery, as Kyiv says it conducted a "successful strike".

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.

Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military.

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Dozens of submarine drones called Ghost Sharks will join the navy's arsenal as it works to project long-range firepower further from Australia's shores.

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Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low

Death rates among former and serving ADF members have dropped as the recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide come into effect.

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

Australia is working with the Solomon Islands to limit China's security presence after declaring Beijing has no role to play in policing the Pacific.

Cash splash on Australian made 'world leading' drone

Australia is poised to spend hundreds of millions on a "world leading" drone it is developing, confident it can match any military.

PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set

Anthony Albanese has held his fourth phone call with President Donald Trump, but there has been no update on the result of a critical US defence review.

Venezuelan jets fly near US warship as cartel boat shot

Military tensions have risen in the Caribbean with Venezuelan jets flying near a US Navy destroyer after the Americans attacked a suspected cartel drug boat.

Submarine on show as crew stretch legs in big city

Cooped up on working days, submarine crew members are making the most of their time docked at one of Australia's biggest cities.

Long road ahead for defence suicide inquiry reforms

Just nine of more than 100 recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide have been put in place, a year after findings were handed down.

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