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ADF culture may put women off, defence chief admits

ADF culture may put women off, defence chief admits

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell says defence culture might deter female applicants from joining, amongst other factors.

Defective shaft keeps new navy supply ship out of water

Defective shaft keeps new navy supply ship out of water

Defective shaft keeps new navy supply ship out of water

Defective shaft keeps new navy supply ship out of water

A crooked shaft has kept a military supply ship out of action for about a year as Australia's navy and the vessel's builder work on repairs.

Ministers shoot down Defence funding shortfall report

Ministers shoot down Defence funding shortfall report

Ministers shoot down Defence funding shortfall report

Ministers shoot down Defence funding shortfall report

Labor has defended its $50 billion injection to the defence budget over a decade after analysis found it doesn't adequately prepare the military for war.

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Australia raises military run ins with Chinese minister

Australia raises military run ins with Chinese minister

Defence Minister Richard Marles has described a meeting with his Chinese counterpart as "frank" after he raised unprofessional and unsafe conduct from Beijing.

Defeating Russia doesn't mean we attack China: minister

Defeating Russia doesn't mean we attack China: minister

Defence Minister Richard Marles will use a major speech to call on China to put greater pressure on Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine appeals to PM Albanese to attend peace talks

Ukraine appeals to PM Albanese to attend peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has spoken to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about an upcoming peace summit he hasn't confirmed he will attend.

Foreign nations harming people in Australia: spy chief

Foreign nations harming people in Australia: spy chief

The nation's spy chief is warning Australians to be conscious of espionage and foreign interference happening at unprecedented levels.

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Australia raises concern over Chinese military drills

Australia raises concern over Chinese military drills

Australia raises concern over Chinese military drills

Australia raises concern over Chinese military drills

Concerns have been raised about the risk of escalation from China's military drills around Taiwan after the inauguration of a democratically-elected president.

China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's military drills surrounding Taiwan following the inauguration of its new president are a "very coercive gesture" the Albanese government has declared.

Illegal fishing boats burned after Australian incursion

Illegal fishing boats burned after Australian incursion

Illegal fishing boats burned after Australian incursion

Illegal fishing boats burned after Australian incursion

The Australian Border Force has burnt and sunk dozens of illegal fishing boats entering the nation's waters in a warning to fishermen who want to flout the law.

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Australia's defence force chief has defended the actions of a navy helicopter that China launched flares against and then accused of spying.

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

The prime minister has stuck to his guns calling out China's unsafe actions after an incident between a warplane and helicopter despite Beijing's rejection.

Missile, drone battles show future of military build-up

Missile, drone battles show future of military build-up

Missile, drone battles show future of military build-up

Missile, drone battles show future of military build-up

Australia has to adapt to new threats to its national security with competition between China and the US being strongest in the Pacific, top defence brass say.

New Solomons PM to calm frictions but keep China ties

New Solomons PM to calm frictions but keep China ties

New Solomons PM to calm frictions but keep China ties

New Solomons PM to calm frictions but keep China ties

While a China-Solomons policing pact is expected to stay under the new prime minister, there's likely to be less friction with Australia, an expert says.

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Calls to establish climate change intelligence unit

A dedicated unit to tackle the security threat posed by climate change should be established within Australia's intelligence community, a former ADF chief says.

Gaza divisions hurt Australia's soft power: minister

Division over violence in Gaza could challenge Australia's power as a multicultural nation, an assistant minister has warned.

US Admiral backs Japan as AUKUS tech partner

The head of the US military in the Indo-Pacific says he's supportive of tech being shared with Japan as the AUKUS nations consider opening up advanced projects.

Security establishment frets over attracting youth

Almost every national security challenge Australia faces is tied to technology and the home affairs minister warns AI could further transform this environment.

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Fiji PM orders removal of Chinese police officers

Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has ordered the repatriation of Chinese police officers.

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Cold water has been poured on claims a Donald Trump presidency would threaten Australia's acquisition of nuclear powered submarines.

Tougher restrictions for military secret sharing pass

Defence personnel privy to secrets and companies working with third countries will face stricter regulations under new laws aiming to bolster national security.

Spies targeting journalists, intelligence chief warns

Giving journalists greater carve-outs in secrecy laws regarding the disclosure of secret information could threaten national security, the spy chief warns.

Australia gives UK $4.6b to boost AUKUS subs build

Australia is one step closer to attaining its nuclear-powered submarines, after announcing UK defence firm BAE Systems will build its AUKUS fleet in Adelaide.

Australia pads UK defence ties, joins drone alliance

Australian and UK defence forces will be able to co-operate in each other's countries seamlessly under a new pact while also upgrading collaboration on drones.

Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati president Anote Tong questioned his government's decision to allow uniformed Chinese police to help with law enforcement in the atoll nation.

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