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May funding be with you: 'Stars Wars' drone tech boost

May funding be with you: 'Stars Wars' drone tech boost

Billions of dollars are set to be shovelled out the door for locally made counter-drone systems as Australia recognises the changing nature of modern warfare.

Defence strategy downplaying larger threat: ex-ADF head

Defence strategy downplaying larger threat: ex-ADF head

Defence strategy downplaying larger threat: ex-ADF head

Defence strategy downplaying larger threat: ex-ADF head

A former defence chief has warned the military's new strategy ignores some of the biggest threats facing the Australian Defence Force, despite a record spend.

Record defence spend to counter 'more dangerous world'

Record defence spend to counter 'more dangerous world'

Record defence spend to counter 'more dangerous world'

Record defence spend to counter 'more dangerous world'

Australia will soon spend more than it ever has on defence outside of wartime, but the opposition has dismissed it as "creative accounting".

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Billions more locked and loaded for defence spending

Billions more locked and loaded for defence spending

New figures have revealed more than $10 billion was spent on defence in since 2022 than previously forecast, ahead of a major strategy unveiling.

Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as 'window-dressing'

Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as 'window-dressing'

Australia will spend up to $15 billion to beef up its drone capabilities over the next decade, but a defence expert has warned it won't go far enough.

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

A minister has hit out at those spreading hate against the first woman to lead Australia's army, saying she was the most qualified candidate.

Iran threatens ports as US set to impose blockade

Iran threatens ports as US set to impose blockade

A showdown looms as the US prepares for a blockade of all Iranian ports and Iran warns that no port in the region will be safe if American forces carry it out.

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Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv and Moscow have swapped prisoners of war as a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter began, with both sides making accusations of breaches.

Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal

Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal

Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal

Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal

Lengthy talks between the US and Iran have ended with neither side shifting on their terms for ending the war that's disrupted global fuel supplies.

Xi reaffirms 'one China' to Taiwan opposition leader

Xi reaffirms 'one China' to Taiwan opposition leader

Xi reaffirms 'one China' to Taiwan opposition leader

Xi reaffirms 'one China' to Taiwan opposition leader

China won't tolerate independence for Taiwan, President Xi Jinping has told the island's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun during her visit on a "peace mission".

Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges

Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges

Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges

Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges

Australia's most decorated living soldier will spend the night in police custody after being charged with multiple counts of the war crime of murder.

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.

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Labor about-turns on ending defence project scrutiny

Senior ministers have backed as much transparency into Defence major projects as possible after a parliamentary committee moved to scrap public scrutiny.

'No punishment' for US army pilots in Kid Rock flyby

US Army pilots who hovered helicopters near Kid Rock’s home during a training run have had their suspension lifted, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says.

Taxpayers stung for Defence mistake on Redback vehicles

Defence's failure to pay invoices on time for a project worth $7 billion will cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalty payments.

Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates

Pakistan is preparing to host talks aimed at ending the ‌latest conflict engulfing the Middle East as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes.

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Russia's Ust-Luga port damaged by more Ukrainian drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is seeking support from Gulf ‌states for ‌Ukraine's war against ⁠Russia and is offering air defence expertise.

Australia and Germany step up defence, industrial ties

Germany is considering adding an Australian-made drone to its arsenal as the two nations look to step up their defence cooperation amid global shocks.

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia's gender equality policies are being closely watched by other nations as experts say the focus must be on changing structures that fuel inequality.

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia and Germany will make it easier for troops to operate from each other's countries as the two nations look at deepening defence co-operation.

Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted

A landmark free-trade deal with the European Union has riled meat farmers as the bloc's head stresses the continent's reliability in a time of instability.

Aussies told they may be abandoned in America First era

Australians are being warned that the nation may no longer be able to rely on the United States for protection and it needs to become more self reliant.

Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump's Greenland desires

Danish voters are casting ballots, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term amid a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.

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