General says more needed to combat suicide
General Angus Campbell has told a royal commission that he wasn't briefed on suicide and suicidality in the ADF when he rose to the nation's top defence job.
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Veterans ‘failed’ by govt, commission told
Ex-veteran affairs minister Darren Chester has faced a royal commission and been questioned about outstanding reforms during his tenure.
‘Zero’ budget funds to fix compo delays
Former minister Andrew Gee says he was disappointed the Morrison government had failed to recognise veterans' welfare as a national priority.
Anger at targeting of unwell soldiers
An army commander says action should be taken against soldiers who target mentally or physically unwell colleagues, adding you "can't mitigate stupidity".
Australian military aid sent to Ukraine
The government will deliver further support to Ukraine as the country continues to resist the Russian invasion.
Govt to pay $830m over scrapped subs deal
The federal government will pay French company Naval Group about $830 million to settle a scrapped deal to build defence submarines in South Australia.
Ukraine envoy seeks Australian free trade
Ukrainian ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko has called for a free trade agreement to help bolster investment and development in the war-torn country.
Plan to secure nuclear submarines faster
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Defence was planning before the election to fast-track the purchase of two US nuclear submarines to fill a capability gap.
China engaged in ‘act of aggression’: PM
Australia has raised concerns with Beijing after a Chinese aircraft flew dangerously close to an RAAF surveillance plane in the South China Sea region.
PM raises concern over China Sea incident
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised concerns with China over the interception of an Australian maritime surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea.
Turkey blocks Finland, Sweden NATO talks
The US remains confident that NATO will accept Sweden and Finland despite Turkey opposing their membership bids over claims they harbour "terrorists".
Ukraine fighters surrender at steelworks
A surrender appears to have marked the end of the battle of Mariupol, where Ukraine believes tens of thousands of people were killed by Russian forces.
Warship didn’t enter Australian waters: PM
Scott Morrison says Australia was keeping a close eye on a Chinese warship spotted off the coast of Western Australia.
Finland confirms it will seek to join NATO
Finland will apply for membership of the NATO military alliance, President Sauli Niinisto has confirmed.
Sweden, Finland make historic NATO plans
Finland and Sweden have announced 'historic' plans to apply for NATO membership.
Ukraine forces thwart Russian tanks
Russian forces have suffered more setbacks on the battlefield in Ukraine as diplomatic pressure continues on Russian leader Vladimir Putin to stop the war.
Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine
Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.
Hypersonic missile ‘could hit in 14 mins’
As Australian, British and American leaders commit to cooperate on hypersonic weapons, the deputy prime minister has highlighted the nature of the threat.
Aust defence missiles package fast-tracked
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced new missiles with a 900 kilometre strike range will arrive years ahead of schedule to arm the RAAF and navy.
SAS witness a liar and fantasist: lawyer
A former SAS soldier giving evidence at a defamation suit launched by Ben Roberts-Smith has denied making up claims he staged a mock execution and bullied him.
Sino-Solomons pact forces military rethink
The defence force's joint operations chief says Chinese navy vessels in the Solomons would change Australian military operations.
Defence force to get $900m for bases
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced an injection of funds to upgrade facilities at Australian Defence Force bases around the nation.
Australia to retaliate to cyber attacks
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned Australian businesses and critical infrastructure are targets for Russian cyber attacks.
Australia-China space gap ‘concerning’
Australia's inaugural space commander says the country needs to accelerate its space capability in the face of threats from countries like Russia and China.
Russian ambassador’s speech cancelled
The National Press Club has pulled the Russian ambassador's planned address as reports of war crimes and killing of Ukrainian civilians continue to emerge.
Albanese to stand by nuclear sub deal
Anthony Albanese says Labor would stick with the AUKUS agreement to acquire nuclear submarines, even if a review finds issues with the program.
PM outlines largest peacetime ADF boost
An expansion of Australia's defence workforce will mean an increase of more than 18,000 people over the next two decades.
Nuclear subs make Port Kembla a ‘target’
Locals fear Port Kembla could become a target if a nuclear submarine base is built on its waters, while business in Newcastle back the idea.
Russia attack no portent for Taiwan: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison doesn't believe Russia's aggression and invasion of Ukraine draws parallels with China's intent to assert control over Taiwan.
Biden thanks Australia for Ukraine support
US President Joe Biden has thanked Australia's efforts to combat Russian aggression in Ukraine in his inaugural State of the Union address.
Chinese ship used laser on aircraft: Govt
The Australian Defence Department has strongly condemned "unsafe military conduct" after an incident involving a defence force aircraft and a Chinese vessel.