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Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Proposed new laws will make it easier for Australia, the US and UK to share military technology and harder for the tech to fall into foreign hands.

Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong

Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong

Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong

Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong

Other Pacific countries could follow Tuvalu's lead and sign security agreements with Australia, with Penny Wong saying the offer is open.

Nuclear sub tech to maintain edge over Chinese progress

Nuclear sub tech to maintain edge over Chinese progress

Nuclear sub tech to maintain edge over Chinese progress

Nuclear sub tech to maintain edge over Chinese progress

US nuclear submarine technology given to Australia will be able to combat major developments in Chinese naval power, a US defence undersecretary says.

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AI bots won't replace human teams, security expert says

AI bots won't replace human teams, security expert says

A tech giant is trying to stay a step ahead of hackers and spies with heightened security wrapping around the code that runs gadgets, services and industries.

Tech hub coins 'second brain' as world depends on code

Tech hub coins 'second brain' as world depends on code

Programmers need a "second brain" to write code faster to keep up with consumer demands in an economy that's dependent on software for most everyday activities.

Australia confident in subs plan as navy chiefs gather

Australia confident in subs plan as navy chiefs gather

Navy chiefs have gathered in Australia and a high-level US delegation is preparing to come Down Under as the defence minister warns of perilous times.

'Active' cyber insurers to combat scourge of ransomware

'Active' cyber insurers to combat scourge of ransomware

A cyber insurer is bringing its products to Australia in a strategic partnership with Allianz as companies demand better protection from "countless" attacks.

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Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

A pact on artificial intelligence is intended to protect people from harm without stifling breakthroughs in vaccines, computing and defence.

Ritzy White House dinner Albanese's dating highlight

Ritzy White House dinner Albanese's dating highlight

Ritzy White House dinner Albanese's dating highlight

Ritzy White House dinner Albanese's dating highlight

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon enjoyed a State Dinner at the White House, although Australia's A-list stars were nowhere to be found.

Concern subs facelift delayed but contingency in place

Concern subs facelift delayed but contingency in place

Concern subs facelift delayed but contingency in place

Concern subs facelift delayed but contingency in place

The defence force is plotting the works needed to extend the Collins class submarine's service while it awaits nuclear vessels but delay concerns have arisen.

Biden's braised ribs and beets on menu for PM Albanese

Biden's braised ribs and beets on menu for PM Albanese

Biden's braised ribs and beets on menu for PM Albanese

Biden's braised ribs and beets on menu for PM Albanese

President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a state dinner, with a spectacular setting and gorgeous food being prepared for guests.

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

An extra $2 billion for the critical minerals supply chain will form part of the Albanese government's plan to support allies and overhaul the economy.

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence department boss Greg Moriarty has acknowledged the challenge of retaining personnel as lucrative private sector jobs attract staff and levels fall.

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

The prime minister's visit to the United States has unlocked a $5 billion deal with tech giant Microsoft to build a cyber shield and upskill Australians.

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Labor under fire after asylum seekers sent to Nauru

The federal government has been accused of lacking transparency after it was revealed asylum seekers were sent to Nauru for the first time in nine years.

Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use his official visit to Washington to turn the AUKUS vision of nuclear-powered submarines into a reality.

South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal

The Australian and South Korean armies, navies and air forces will conduct more complex military drills together after defence ministers signed a new agreement.

ASIO chief reveals Chinese interference plot details

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has confirmed Australia kicked out an academic who was recruited by Chinese intelligence to gather information.

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Former PM Morrison calls for one China policy shake-up

The surging stranglehold on freedom under President Xi Jinping is threatening the longstanding one China policy, former prime minister Scott Morrison says.

'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance

Israel's ambassador to Australia has hailed his nation's unity and vowed Hamas "will be stripped of their military capabilities" following devastating attacks.

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

East Timor's president says China expressed concern that helping the island nation develop military infrastructure would spark an "over-reaction" in Australia.

Aussie billionaire reportedly told nuclear sub secrets

Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt was allegedly told potentially classified information about nuclear submarines by former US president Donald Trump.

Australia, PNG work to ink delayed defence pact

Defence Minister Richard Marles and Papua New Guinea counterpart Win Bakri Daki have discussed security partnerships as the pair work on a new security pact.

US army shake-up provides challenges for Australia

Australia and America need to work together to counter heightened tensions in the Pacific, including boosting the use of super-fast, long-range missiles.

Troops head north as army braces for regional conflict

Specialised combat brigades will be positioned in Australia's north in a major restructure to better prepare the army for conflict in the region.

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