Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes
Japan has lodged a protest over a "regrettable" incident where Chinese fighter jets directed their radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters.
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Chinese carrier ‘conducting air operations’ near Japan
Aircraft aboard a Chinese carrier have conducted around 100 takeoffs and landings near the Okinawa Islands, Japan's defence force says.
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.
Wong, Marles meet US counterparts, with China in focus
Penny Wong and Richard Marles are meeting their US counterparts with the talks expected to focus on Indo-Pacific security.
Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal
Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.
Rapid tech uptake as diggers aim to bring down drones
Drone technology has transformed the modern battlefield and the Australian Defence Force is moving quickly to protect its soldiers and citizens.
‘More than rhetoric’: $95m boost to support Ukraine
Australia's "unwavering" support of Ukraine has been reinforced with a $95 million support package to help the nation defend itself against Russia's invasion.
Sweeping shake-up of Defence to deliver ‘bang for buck’
The nation's defence department will be revamped in the biggest reforms in half a century to tackle project delays and cost blowouts worth billions of dollars.
Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault
A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences are investigated and punished.
Nowhere left to hide for troops with sex convictions
Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is under the microscope, with a fresh batch of measures announced in a government crackdown.
‘Disgraceful’ bid to remove defence class action claims
The defence force faces backlash as it seeks to exclude complaints of sexual violence and harassment experienced by female members overseas from a class action.
Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence
The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.
Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on
There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.
Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Kyiv
Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv that has killed four people and injured dozens.
China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention
Japan will suffer a "crushing defeat" by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, the country's defence ministry warns.
First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents
The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.
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.
Sudanese army nets rebel drones targeting two cities
The Sudanese army has intercepted drones fired by its rival paramilitary group.
Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia
One of the royal family's hardest-working members will arrive in Australia less than a fortnight after the King stripped a prince of his title.
US Army to buy one million drones, in major acquisition
The US Army is about to significantly ramp up its acquisition of drones with plans to buy at least a million.
Ukraine’s army fights to hold Pokrovsk against Russians
The battle for Pokrovsk is crucial for control of Ukraine's Donetsk region, as the Russians advance metre by metre.
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.
‘Paid the heaviest price’: supreme sacrifices honoured
A veteran has recalled the price paid by men and women who served the country as thousands of Australians attended Remembrance Day services across the nation.
Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Trump lauds Japan’s ‘great’ PM, inks rare earths deal
US President Donald Trump has praised Japan's new prime minister before sealing a critical minerals deal and hailing Tokyo's fast-tracked defence spending.
Skies the limit for Aussie hydrogen-powered space drone
An Australian aerospace company is building the world's first reusable, hydrogen-powered hypersonic unmanned aircraft for military and aerospace missions.
Protester crashes cop briefing after weapons expo clash
Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside a defence forum leading to arrests and injuries, with the group's leader crashing a press conference.
Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, eyes China deal
Defence will be high on the agenda as US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.
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.
N Korea fires missiles before leaders meet in S Korea
North Korea has fired several short-range ballistic missiles in a northeasterly direction, South Korea's military says.
China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea
China's defence ministry has urged Australia to stop "provocation and hype" about an incident involving Chinese military aircraft over the South China Sea.