‘Someone else’s knife fight’: AUKUS doubts resurface
Australia should re-examine whether it needs a fleet of crewed submarines at all or could just rely on underwater drones, says Greens senator David Shoebridge.
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National security delays Ben Roberts-Smith prosecution
Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith will have to wait months to see the full case against him as national security concerns loom large.
Afghanistan veteran dies in parachute training crash
A highly-respected Special Forces sniper who went on multiple overseas deployments has died after colliding with a fellow paratrooper during an exercise.
Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters
The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.
Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
A United Nations peacekeeper from Indonesia has been killed and three others have been injured after a projectile exploded near a southern Lebanese village.
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Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates
Pakistan is preparing to host talks aimed at ending the latest conflict engulfing the Middle East as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes.
Iran warns US over ground attack as Marines deployed
Pakistan is hosting talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran as Tehran warns the US against a ground attack.
Trump warns of more strikes on Iran’s oil export hub
US President Donald Trump has warned of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as he pressures allies to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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ADF sexual violence survivors ‘cut off at the knees’
Military sexual violence survivors have slammed a bid to remove army claims from a class action, calling for all women to have access to justice.
Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border
Casualties have been reported in renewed fighting along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia with each accusing the other of breaching a ceasefire.
New arrivals should have ‘Australian values’: Ley
The opposition leader has given more details about her soon-to-be-released migration plan as she also prepares to outline major defence changes.
China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters
Chinese Coast Guard ships have sailed through Japan-administered islands as tensions between the Asian neighbours escalate.
Princess Anne honours Aussie army amid royal rumblings
British royal Princess Anne is celebrating the centenary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals with a series of engagements in a whirlwind four-day trip.
Deputy PM recasts Labor as ‘the party of defence’
Red meat was thrown to Labor's party faithful in WA as the state was talked up as the future hub of Australia's defence strategy.
China’s unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears
A flare shot from a Chinese fighter jet near an Australian military surveillance plane could have ended in a crash as tensions simmer in the region.
Over the river and into the sky, art festival takes off
Military flyovers and bridges transformed into art installations are some of the free attractions at the Brisbane Festival.
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Israel’s Gaza City offensive may be weeks away
There are some indications Israel's new offensive in Gaza City could take weeks to start.
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.
At least 20 killed in Gaza as aid truck overturns
At least 20 people have died after a truck carrying humanitarian aid overturned in the Gaza Strip.
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.
Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry
A senior officer identified fatigue as a key issue for an army aviation unit but a sleep study was rejected before a fatal helicopter crash, a probe has heard.
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Israel approves plan to capture ‘all of Gaza’
Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to capture the entirety of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.
Denmark to ‘buy, buy, buy’ military gear: PM
Denmark will embark on a defence shopping spree, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has declared, as Europe faces penny-pinching claims from Donald Trump.
NATO holds combat drills as Trump goes rogue
NATO members are undertaking large scale combat exercises as worries grow in the 32-nation alliance over its most powerful member, the United States.
‘We’re the glue’: spotlight thrust on army signallers
Current and former army members have put on a show full of pomp and ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine’s Donetsk
A Ukrainian town in Donetsk on the front lines of the war has been hit with Russian drones, which struck a multi-storey apartment building, killing two people.
Israeli parliament extends state of emergency
The Israeli parliament has extended the country's state of emergency until the end of 2025.
‘Hunting season’: soldier’s words on alleged war crime
After committing an alleged war crime by murdering an Afghan civilian, an Australian special forces trooper boasted of having a "good day" in the field.
NZ Navy report finds Manawanui sinking ‘human error’
Human error was behind the sinking of New Zealand Navy vessel Manawanui, which crashed into a Samoan reef in October.
Army personnel injured after two tanks collide
Multiple army personnel were taken to a central Queensland hospital after two tanks collided during a military exercise.
Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues
A north Queensland mayor accused of misconduct says he is going nowhere despite growing political pressure to step aside.