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Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Navy task force Operation Render Safe is undertaking a reconnaissance survey of Nanumea Lagoon in Tuvalu to locate and identify explosive WWII remnants.

Billions in Defence blowouts 'the tip of the iceberg'

Billions in Defence blowouts 'the tip of the iceberg'

Billions in Defence blowouts 'the tip of the iceberg'

Billions in Defence blowouts 'the tip of the iceberg'

Tens of billions of dollars has been wasted on Defence contract blowouts, as critics say plans to overhaul the system will fail to impose accountability.

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia has committed an extra $100 million in assistance to Ukraine to help procure critical military equipment, years on from Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Ukraine

Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Ukraine

European leaders have sharply criticised Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, which sparked a fire at a UNESCO world heritage site in Kiev.

Iran, US agree to halt war, sending oil prices tumbling

Iran, US agree to halt war, sending oil prices tumbling

The US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war, which mediator Pakistan says will be signed in Switzerland later this week.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000: officials

Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000: officials

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000.

Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations

Australia is reaffirming support for its nuclear-powered submarine deal after a number of high-profile resignations within the British government.

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AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

A former Labor foreign affairs minister has decried Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a bad decision that will undermine security.

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

Australia should re-examine whether it needs a fleet of crewed submarines at all or could just rely on underwater drones, says Greens senator David Shoebridge.

Defence boss torpedoes 'trash' second-hand subs jibes

Defence boss torpedoes 'trash' second-hand subs jibes

Defence boss torpedoes 'trash' second-hand subs jibes

Defence boss torpedoes 'trash' second-hand subs jibes

Changes to the controversial AUKUS deal continue to draw fire, with a senator telling a parliamentary hearing Australia will be left with "trash" submarines.

'Simpler' stopgap nuclear subs plan swaps new for used

'Simpler' stopgap nuclear subs plan swaps new for used

'Simpler' stopgap nuclear subs plan swaps new for used

'Simpler' stopgap nuclear subs plan swaps new for used

Scrapping plans to buy new submarines from the United States is about making life easier for the Australian navy while also saving money, the government says.

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

A new AUKUS project to ‌develop ‌unmanned ⁠undersea vehicles has been announced by the US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth.

Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail

Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail

Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail

Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail

US President Donald Trump is hosing down expectations of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war with Iran.

Fighter jets set to scramble for Top End war games

Fighter jets set to scramble for Top End war games

Fighter jets set to scramble for Top End war games

Fighter jets set to scramble for Top End war games

Residents of the Top End can expect high-speed aerial action and plenty of noise as fighter jet exercises ramp up for the dry season.

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Forensic experts sift through drone hit dormitory

The final death toll from a drone attack on a teacher training college in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian Luhansk region stands at 21.

Israel free to act against threats Netanyahu told Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that Israel would remain free to act against threats ‌in Lebanon.

Russia hits Ukraine with hypersonic missile in attacks

Russia has confirmed the third use of its new intermediate-range Oreshnik ballistic missile to target Ukraine during a massive attack on Kyiv and nearby areas..

'Farce': millions wasted on ageing submarines plan

Planned upgrades to the nation's ageing Collins-class submarines have blown out in costs and delays, prompting scathing criticism of the program's management.

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Russia flexes nuclear muscles as Ukraine tensions rise

Russia has commenced large-scale nuclear military exercises with Belarus, involving missile systems and submarines.

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.

Mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict, Xi tells Trump

China's Xi Jinping has praised the progress of US trade talks but cautioned President Donald Trump that differences over Taiwan could result in confrontation.

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.

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit

US President Donald Trump is expected to ask for China's help to resolve the costly and unpopular conflict with Iran, which he launched in late February.

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with counterpart Xi Jinping that are set to cover the Middle East, trade and Taiwan.

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.

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