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Shipbuilder eyes profit bounty from sovereign naval hub

Shipbuilder eyes profit bounty from sovereign naval hub

Defence contractor Austal looks forward to busier Australian shipyards after returning to profit and settling a fraud investigation in the United States.

PM launches Gaza visa attack on 'hypocritical' Dutton

PM launches Gaza visa attack on 'hypocritical' Dutton

PM launches Gaza visa attack on 'hypocritical' Dutton

PM launches Gaza visa attack on 'hypocritical' Dutton

Anthony Albanese has defended the government's approach to issuing visas to Palestinians, accusing the opposition of confecting outrage on the issue.

NZ pushes to enter exclusive AUKUS security pact

NZ pushes to enter exclusive AUKUS security pact

NZ pushes to enter exclusive AUKUS security pact

NZ pushes to enter exclusive AUKUS security pact

Australia is open to bringing close partners and allies to a close-knit security pact as it works with the US and UK to build cutting-edge military tech.

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Southeast Asian forces gather for joint military drills

Southeast Asian forces gather for joint military drills

Defence personnel and navy ships will conduct joint military exercises and training initiatives with Southeast Asian counterparts over five months.

'At least three' nations interfering in Australia: ASIO

'At least three' nations interfering in Australia: ASIO

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess says at the least three or four countries have been caught interfering in Australia's domestic affairs, including Iran.

Australia joins drills in contested South China Sea

Australia joins drills in contested South China Sea

Joint military exercises across the South China Sea and a warning against China's Pacific push are ramping up pressure on Beijing to follow international law.

Lack of social media enforcement behind radicalisation

Lack of social media enforcement behind radicalisation

Security experts say governments not regulating social media in its early years may have led to young people being more easily radicalised online.

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China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China is seeking to exert diplomatic influence in the Pacific to garner support for any eventual effort to "reunify" Taiwan under Beijing's rule, experts say.

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade.

Sustainable fuel hopes take off with eyes on emissions

Sustainable fuel hopes take off with eyes on emissions

Sustainable fuel hopes take off with eyes on emissions

Sustainable fuel hopes take off with eyes on emissions

Flights could become more environmentally friendly as Australia and New Zealand explore ways to produce sustainable aviation fuel at home.

Wong tours DMZ, condemns North Korean missiles

Wong tours DMZ, condemns North Korean missiles

Wong tours DMZ, condemns North Korean missiles

Wong tours DMZ, condemns North Korean missiles

Australia is pledging to deepen co-operation with South Korea as the foreign minister tours the demilitarised zone and condemns North Korea's actions.

Supply chain warning over critical seafarer shortage

Supply chain warning over critical seafarer shortage

Supply chain warning over critical seafarer shortage

Supply chain warning over critical seafarer shortage

There are calls to overhaul training for Australia's maritime industries over concerns a worker shortage could threaten supply chains and national security.

Advanced 'ship killer' missile gets Navy's green tick

Advanced 'ship killer' missile gets Navy's green tick

Advanced 'ship killer' missile gets Navy's green tick

Advanced 'ship killer' missile gets Navy's green tick

The Australian Navy has tested a new anti-ship missile for the first time, taking out an old US navy ship in Hawaii.

Foreign minister to meet with Pacific leaders in Japan

Foreign minister to meet with Pacific leaders in Japan

Foreign minister to meet with Pacific leaders in Japan

Foreign minister to meet with Pacific leaders in Japan

Australia's foreign minister will meet with Pacific leaders in Tokyo amid diplomatic jostling for influence in the region.

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Army vetting methods questioned after spy couple arrest

The prime minister has defended the army's recruitment procedures following questions over two Russian Australians being charged with espionage offences.

'Back off': PM blasts Russia over alleged spy couple

Anthony Albanese has slapped down Russian accusations Australia was fanning "anti-Russian paranoia" after two people were charged with espionage offences.

Pacific peace in focus as PM meets island counterpart

Australia's links to the Pacific remain a high priority as the prime minister met with his Tuvaluan counterpart amid geopolitical uncertainty.

'No ongoing threat' as accused Russian spies remanded

Australia's intelligence organisations have been backed by the prime minister after an army private and her husband were charged with espionage offences.

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Defence minister to meet with new UK counterpart Healey

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles will head to the UK following a key NATO security summit in the first ministerial visit since Labour swept to power there.

Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east

Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.

China-backed hackers blamed for espionage, data theft

China has hit out at Australia over "groundless smears" after a state-sponsored group was accused of hacking attacks, renewing tensions between the nations.

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.

Australia looks to model Ukraine killer drone success

New kamikaze-style killer drones that have proved effective for Ukrainian forces in repelling Russia's invasion have been bought by Australia.

Top secret 'cloud' service to bolster Australian spies

Australia's intelligence agencies will have access to a highly sophisticated "cloud" service to bank top secret information and work more closely with the US.

Security law watchdog urges reform as Assange freed

Debate over whistleblower protection and heavy-handed security law has been reinvigorated by the arrival of Julian Assange and a report into Australia's regime.

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