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Australia faces subs challenge in US, nuclear at home

Australia faces subs challenge in US, nuclear at home

Australia is contending with a backed up US production line for its nuclear-powered submarine while the government works to put in place safeguards at home.

Fear spy crackdown will create uni research brain drain

Fear spy crackdown will create uni research brain drain

Fear spy crackdown will create uni research brain drain

Fear spy crackdown will create uni research brain drain

National security legislation designed to crack down on secrets leaking could lead to the unintended consequence of scaring the world's brightest minds away.

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles

Australia needs to increase support for Ukraine because it will boost international security as well as the local defence industry, a public hearing has heard.

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Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint

Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint

A new blueprint for Australia's defence industry has outlined seven priority areas in order to help the nation stand on its own two feet.

Spy ring that recruited former politician uncovered

Spy ring that recruited former politician uncovered

A spy ring specifically targeted politicians, academics and students while others had tried to hurt dissidents in Australia, the nation's top spy has revealed.

Australia's defence decisions have been 'difficult'

Australia's defence decisions have been 'difficult'

Australia has had to make "difficult" decisions about the future of the defence force as the government considers further policy changes in the coming months.

Navy to be 'most lethal' in history after huge overhaul

Navy to be 'most lethal' in history after huge overhaul

An overhaul of the navy's combat fleet will make it the most lethal in history, its chief says, but concerns remain about its capability in the short term.

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Australia offers aid after 'disturbing' massacre in PNG

Australia offers aid after 'disturbing' massacre in PNG

Australia offers aid after 'disturbing' massacre in PNG

Australia offers aid after 'disturbing' massacre in PNG

Australia has offered Papua New Guinea assistance after the "disturbing" massacre of dozens of people in the nation's highlands.

War of words erupts over border security regime

War of words erupts over border security regime

War of words erupts over border security regime

War of words erupts over border security regime

The prime minister has accused the opposition of undermining Australia’s border protection regime after the arrival of an asylum seeker boat in WA.

Defence understaffed and sliding further backwards

Defence understaffed and sliding further backwards

Defence understaffed and sliding further backwards

Defence understaffed and sliding further backwards

The Australian Defence Force is thousands of people short of its employment targets and the problem is only getting worse.

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Australia's refusal of a US request for military assistance in the Red Sea has faced sustained criticism but the Morrison government made a similar call.

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australian government officials have confirmed they are developing guidelines for solar equipment after warnings about potential security vulnerabilities.

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.

Defence robotic vehicles tested in joint AUKUS trial

Defence robotic vehicles tested in joint AUKUS trial

Defence robotic vehicles tested in joint AUKUS trial

Defence robotic vehicles tested in joint AUKUS trial

Australian scientists have joined their US and UK counterparts in testing robotic vehicles, amid warnings the AUKUS pact must deliver if it is to succeed.

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PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.

Revealed: why judge denied federal bid for secret trial

The reasons a judge ordered a national security case could be heard in open court have finally been made public after more than two years.

Hi-tech guns for frigates to give navy edge at sea

Australia's Hunter class frigates will pack more firepower with the navy to spend $380 million on new weaponry.

British wind can unlock Australia's 'superpower' future

Superior climate and energy policies have become a vote winner as well as an economic and security imperative, British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says.

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Calls for minister to be upfront over warship decision

The government needs to be upfront about whether it will send a warship to the Middle East in response to a request from the US, the opposition says.

Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM

The US will sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a final hurdle in Washington.

More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers

The Australian Defence Force will continue to help train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK in a bid to bolster Kyiv's ability to defend itself against Russia.

Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas

Recent actions by Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea have been described as unsafe and unprofessional by Australia's defence minister.

PNG shut out China on security, calls for poverty focus

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has warned the West not to solely pour security investment in the Pacific, saying poverty was a major threat.

Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

The threat posed by right-wing extremism and ways to counter young people being radicalised will be examined in a parliamentary inquiry.

Australia welcomes nuclear subs sale breakthrough

A deal that paves the way for US legislation to pass and enable the sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has been welcomed.

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