AUKUS partnership the ‘beating heart of free world’
A leading US Republican has described the AUKUS pact as the "beating heart of the free world" and vital to avoiding a military conflict in the Indo-Pacific.
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UK uses Australia’s east as launch pad into the Pacific
A UK commanding officer says China's engagement in the Pacific cannot be overlooked as Britain attempts to expand its own presence in the region.
New Zealand to boost defence citing Pacific challenges
New Zealand must increase its military spending to meet increasing geopolitical and strategic challenges, Defence Minister Andrew Little says.
US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port
An American Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine has docked in Australia for the first time since the AUKUS deal was signed.
Defence housing development paused on NT cultural site
Defence Housing Australia has halted works on a project at Lee Point in Darwin following concerns from traditional owners over cultural issues.
Taipan crash search crew find human remains, debris
Identification of human remains found during a search for the crew whose helicopter crashed in Queensland is not likely until after they have been recovered.
Top-level tributes for victims of army chopper tragedy
A difficult search and recovery operation is under way for the bodies of a crew of an army helicopter that went down during military drills in Queensland.
US to help Australia build guided missiles by 2025
The United States is "racing" to accelerate Australia's access to priority military weapons and will help the local production of guided missiles.
WikiLeaks’s Assange accused of ‘very serious’ crime: US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he knows Australia wants Julian Assange's release, but that he is accused of "very serious criminal conduct".
US bond watertight as PM hoses down cracks in subs deal
Anthony Albanese has watered down concerns cracks may emerge in the AUKUS partnership as a group of US Republicans criticise the deal in Congress.
Pacific a major focus at Australian military exercises
More than 30,000 military personnel from several nations are war gaming in Australia, with a focus on co-operation in the Indo-Pacific.
Assange supporters call for release ahead of US talks
Australian ministers have been urged to raise the case of Julian Assange when they meet their US counterparts for annual talks.
South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract
South Korean company Hanwha Defence has won a multi-billion dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.
Imprisoned former US navy pilot’s fate remains in limbo
Former US Marines pilot Daniel Duggan will remain in an Australian prison for at least a few more months ahead of findings that could prevent his extradition.
High-level talks amid tensions over security pact
Two of Australia's most senior ministers will meet with their US counterparts as the Albanese government faces calls to withdraw from a major security pact.
Chinese ships set to monitor military drills off coast
As Talisman Sabre exercises are held off the Australian coast, Chinese ships are expected to be monitoring the multinational military drills.
Chinese spy ships eye naval drills off Australian coast
As Talisman Sabre exercises are held off Australia's coastline, Chinese ships will monitor the multinational military drill.
Doubts cast on defence commitment to families
A royal commissioner says she's not optimistic about the Australian Defence Force's efforts to reduce the stresses and impact of military service on families.
Threats after firefighting foam settlement approved
A Federal Court employee has been threatened after a class action settlement over Indigenous cultural losses caused by toxic firefighting foam was approved.
Albanese lands in Berlin, unveils $1b defence deal
Anthony Albanese will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on the first leg of the prime minister's three-day trip to Europe for the NATO summit.
Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged NATO leaders to take concrete steps toward Ukrainian membership.
Biden meets King Charles, PM Sunak ahead of NATO summit
US President Joe Biden has been welcomed with pomp and pageantry at Windsor Castle during a stopover in the UK en route to NATO.
Australia sends RAAF aircraft to assist Ukraine efforts
Australia will assist Ukraine by sending a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to help protect logistics hubs within European airspace.
Australia-US talks as AUKUS rankles Labor rank and file
Two of Australia's most senior ministers will meet with their US counterparts next week, as Labor members call on the federal government to withdraw from AUKUS.
Time ticking for submissions to Defence suicide inquiry
Veterans and their families have been urged not to miss the looming deadline for submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Soldiers to bed down in former pandemic quarantine camp
Australia's COVID-19 quarantine camp for travellers returning from overseas will become a military camp for Australian and visiting defence personnel.
Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given
An approval for money to be sent to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Fund for Ukraine was made before legal authorities were in place.
Imprisoned pilot’s human rights breached, family claims
The operator of a NSW prison denies it is holding former US military pilot Dan Duggan in solitary confinement as alleged by his family.
Roberts-Smith resigns from GM role at Seven Network
The Australian War Memorial Council is considering the future of public displays featuring Ben Roberts-Smith's equipment, as he resigns from the Seven Network.
Australia warned war crime report could spark US action
The US had concerns some Australian soldiers may be prohibited from joint military operations as alleged war crimes could trigger a human rights law.
China’s military build-up stirs concern in Australia
A lack of transparency and assurances from China about why it's rapidly building up its military is causing concern in Australia.