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International war games near Darwin set sail

International war games near Darwin set sail

The Royal Australian Navy's largest maritime drills, Exercise Kakadu, are taking place with a host of international battleships deploying to the Arafura Sea.

Fatigue, workload fuelled fears of 'catastrophic' crash

Fatigue, workload fuelled fears of 'catastrophic' crash

Fatigue, workload fuelled fears of 'catastrophic' crash

Fatigue, workload fuelled fears of 'catastrophic' crash

A probe into an ill-fated MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash has been told a pilot shared concerns that fatigue and workload would lead to a catastrophic incident.

Night vision tech causes pilot fatigue, inquiry told

Night vision tech causes pilot fatigue, inquiry told

Night vision tech causes pilot fatigue, inquiry told

Night vision tech causes pilot fatigue, inquiry told

A probe into an ill-fated MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash has been told night vision helmets the pilots were wearing were known to cause fatigue.

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ADF pilots in denial about 'extreme' fatigue: expert

ADF pilots in denial about 'extreme' fatigue: expert

Self-reporting of fatigue is not as common as needed in defence settings, with younger pilots sometimes unwilling to acknowledge fatigue, an inquiry has heard.

No 'free lunch' for Australia if Trump gets back in

No 'free lunch' for Australia if Trump gets back in

Australia will be expected to spend more on defence and won't get a "free lunch" should Donald Trump win office, an opposition MP and former soldier says.

Zelenskiy urges long-range weapons after Kyiv attack

Zelenskiy urges long-range weapons after Kyiv attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says its necessary to destroy Russian bombers at their air bases to protect Ukraine from air raids.

Australia munitions aid 'won't be the last' for Ukraine

Australia munitions aid 'won't be the last' for Ukraine

Air defence and other munitions won't be the last support Australia pledges to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, the government says.

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Ukrainians urge Australian aid as war boosts exports

Ukrainians urge Australian aid as war boosts exports

Ukrainians urge Australian aid as war boosts exports

Ukrainians urge Australian aid as war boosts exports

The Ukrainian community is calling for more military aid to help their nation fight off Russia's invasion, saying Australia can afford to be more generous.

US to announce $2.3b arms package for Ukraine: Pentagon

US to announce $2.3b arms package for Ukraine: Pentagon

US to announce $2.3b arms package for Ukraine: Pentagon

US to announce $2.3b arms package for Ukraine: Pentagon

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says the latest weapons package for Ukraine would include arms such as anti-tank weapons and air defence interceptors.

Flight path changed before army chopper tragedy

Flight path changed before army chopper tragedy

Flight path changed before army chopper tragedy

Flight path changed before army chopper tragedy

Grieving family members have tearfully given evidence at an inquiry into a helicopter crash that killed four servicemen off the north Queensland coast.

Safety test found upgrade used in crash 'unacceptable'

Safety test found upgrade used in crash 'unacceptable'

Safety test found upgrade used in crash 'unacceptable'

Safety test found upgrade used in crash 'unacceptable'

A safety evaluation of a software upgrade used by military pilots in a helicopter crash that killed four servicemen found it posed a risk.

Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister's trip

Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister's trip

Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister's trip

Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister's trip

Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.

Three Black Hawk army helicopters to arrive early

Three Black Hawk army helicopters to arrive early

Three Black Hawk army helicopters to arrive early

Three Black Hawk army helicopters to arrive early

Black Hawk helicopters from the United States have been expedited after the early grounding of the Taipan fleet left a hole in the army's capability.

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

Military co-operation between Australia, the United States and Japan has been bolstered by defence force personnel joining Exercise Keen Edge in the Pacific.

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Australia to manufacture missiles from next year

Australia will start domestic guided weapons manufacturing from next year after the Albanese government signed a multi-million dollar contract.

Russia likely targeted nuclear plant, says Zelenskiy

Falling debris from an intercepted Russian drone injured 20 people in the Khmelnytskyi region of western Ukraine.

At least 10 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

A general in charge of Ukraine's operations in the south says troops are proceeding with their planned advance towards the Sea of Azov.

Trump denies telling Aussie billionaire sub secrets

Donald Trump says allegations he disclosed confidential information about US submarines to Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt are "false and ridiculous".

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Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded

Taipan helicopters will be withdrawn from use by the army more than a year early in the wake of a fatal crash during military exercises off Queensland.

US supply of depleted uranium shells 'criminal': Russia

Russia has denounced Washington’s plan to provide the Ukrainian military with ammunition containing depleted uranium.

Pentagon still confident in Osprey after marine deaths

Authorities say the embattled aircraft that crashed in the Northern Territory, killing three marines, will remain in the US fleet as investigations continue.

At least three dead in US military aircraft crash in NT

Three US marines have been killed after a military aircraft carrying 23 people crashed in the NT, as rescue workers race to transfer the injured to hospital.

Arsenal of hi-tech Tomahawk missiles to keep the peace

Australia will arm the Defence Force with hi-tech missiles in a $1.7 billion deal to deter conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

An American Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine has docked in Australia for the first time since the AUKUS deal was signed.

Top-level tributes for victims of army chopper tragedy

A difficult search and recovery operation is under way for the bodies of a crew of an army helicopter that went down during military drills in Queensland.

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