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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.

PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

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.

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Revealed: why judge denied federal bid for secret trial

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

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

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.

Calls for minister to be upfront over warship decision

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.

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Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM

Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM

Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM

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

More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers

More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers

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

Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas

Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas

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

PNG shut out China on security, calls for poverty focus

PNG shut out China on security, calls for poverty focus

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

Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

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

Australia welcomes nuclear subs sale breakthrough

Australia welcomes nuclear subs sale breakthrough

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.

New preventative detention laws pass parliament

New preventative detention laws pass parliament

New preventative detention laws pass parliament

New preventative detention laws pass parliament

Serious offenders recently released from immigration detention are now subject to preventative detention measures after laws passed federal parliament.

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Aussie terrorists, spies to have citizenship stripped

The Commonwealth will be able to apply to strip the citizenship of convicted terrorists if they are dual Australian nationals after new laws passed parliament.

Australia safety pledge as Israel issues travel warning

Top ministers are assuring the Jewish community it remains safe in Australia and have condemned anti-Semitism after Israel issued a travel alert.

PNG to recruit Australia police in security deal

Papua New Guinea's minister of state Justin Tkatchenko says Australian police officers 'can help us out considerably' under a new security deal.

Serious offenders face return to detention in laws push

The worst offenders recently released from immigration detention could soon be locked up again with the government pushing for new laws to pass this week.

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Australia and France strike defence pact on base access

A security agreement and a road map spanning greater co-operation in the Pacific have been unveiled by France and Australia.

New laws to streamline military exports, cut red tape

Defence Minister Richard Marles is moving to strip the need for export permits for military technology to the US and UK in a bid to streamline collaboration.

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Australia has had one of the world's biggest rises in cyber attacks against government agencies, with a report showing criminals are pursuing official sources.

'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks

The reasons David McBride leaked information revealing alleged war crimes have been questioned, but a secret document has shone a light on his decision.

Albanese welcomes hostage exchange, as deal delayed

Anthony Albanese has backed a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, just as the brokered deal was set back with the release of hostages delayed.

'Things are going to get worse': cyber shield unveiled

A cyber strategy focused on protecting small and medium businesses against an increasing number of attacks has been released by the federal government.

Crackdown on former detainees could face legal hurdle

Tough new laws including tracking devices and jail for breaching visa conditions for 93 released detainees are likely to face a legal challenge, an expert says.

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