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Drone-zapping firm shooting lights out on stock market

Drone-zapping firm shooting lights out on stock market

DroneShield's shares are up nearly sixfold so far in 2025, but that doesn't hold a candle to the gains of one Sydney-headquartered mining company.

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.

Embattled party sharpens poll focus on 'crime crisis'

Embattled party sharpens poll focus on 'crime crisis'

Embattled party sharpens poll focus on 'crime crisis'

Embattled party sharpens poll focus on 'crime crisis'

A state Liberal party is honing its focus on crime, announcing a beefing-up of knife search powers ahead of an election, while denying members are disunited.

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Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Dozens of submarine drones called Ghost Sharks will join the navy's arsenal as it works to project long-range firepower further from Australia's shores.

US National Guard troops in Washington to carry weapons

US National Guard troops in Washington to carry weapons

Some National Guard units patrolling Washington at the direction of US President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms.

US sergeant shot five soldiers before arrest at base

US sergeant shot five soldiers before arrest at base

A US Army sergeant shot and wounded five fellow soldiers with his personal handgun before he was subdued by other troops.

Zelenskiy chats with Trump ahead of Putin deadline

Zelenskiy chats with Trump ahead of Putin deadline

On the eve of Vladimir Putin's ceasefire ultimatum deadline, Ukraine and US leaders have spoken about a drone deal and efforts to end the war.

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Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Attacks have been reported around border areas of Thailand and Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump's intervention and calls for a ceasefire.

Kremlin reacts icily to Trump warnings over Ukraine

Kremlin reacts icily to Trump warnings over Ukraine

Kremlin reacts icily to Trump warnings over Ukraine

Kremlin reacts icily to Trump warnings over Ukraine

President Donald Trump's new weapons for Ukraine and trade threats to Russia have met a chilly response from the Kremlin and blunter words from other quarters.

Teen nabbed, one flees after shopping centre attack

Teen nabbed, one flees after shopping centre attack

Teen nabbed, one flees after shopping centre attack

Teen nabbed, one flees after shopping centre attack

A 70-year-old man and a boy have been seriously injured in an attack at a shopping centre and an "unprovoked" stabbing at a bus stop that police say are linked.

Police on target to seize record number of weapons

Police on target to seize record number of weapons

Police on target to seize record number of weapons

Police on target to seize record number of weapons

Police say they are on track to seize a record number of knives this year, amid community concern about the weapons following a brawl at a shopping centre.

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany

Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany

Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany

Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany

Germany has flagged a possible rethink on sending German arms to Israel, in light of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' US defence shield design

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' US defence shield design

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' US defence shield design

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' US defence shield design

US President Donald Trump says Space Force General Michael Guetlein will be the lead program manager for the Golden Dome missile defence shield.

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Security scare as teenager brings weapons to AFL match

A teenager armed with a knife and fake gun has been busted trying to enter an AFL match, just weeks after two men were allegedly caught with genuine firearms.

Former cop charged over home-made machine gun cache

A highly sophisticated machine gun manufacturing operation has been dismantled after a former cop was busted with a cache of firearms and ammo, police say.

Bravery nod for crate heroes who stopped city rampage

Civilians and firefighters who ended a stabbing attack armed with nothing but chairs and milk crates are being recognised for their bravery.

'Shocking': dozens of weapons seized in knife sweep

Almost 100 weapons have been seized in an operation aimed at stamping out knife-related crime after several shocking attacks.

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Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs.

Alleged gangland boss gets gun charges against dropped

Victoria Police will pay the court $20,000 after they withdrew four firearm charges against alleged gangland boss Fadi Haddara in a brief hearing.

Gun numbers grow in decades since Port Arthur massacre

Gun ownership has risen significantly over three decades since the Port Arthur massacre with the average holder possessing more than four, a study shows.

Missile launcher, firearms 'scrap metal', says accused

A man who was arrested over the theft of a missile launcher and firearms parts believed they were scrap metal, a court has been told.

N.Korea in record test of new ballistic missile

North Korea's recent test missile flew higher than any previous launch before slamming into the ocean between Japan and Russia.

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

The proliferation of long-range strike missiles and firepower is forcing Australia to respond by bolstering its own stockpiles as concerns persist about supply.

More activists sought over violent anti-war protests

More activists are in the sights of Victoria Police following their involvement in clashes outside a major weapons expo in Melbourne.

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