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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged NATO leaders to take concrete steps toward Ukrainian membership.
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.
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.
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.
Dutton shoots down overseas plan for defence vehicles
Australian companies should be used more to help build defence projects, the federal opposition leader says.
Trade minister clears the air after China snub claims
Trade Minister Don Farrell says Australia will deal with Britain's application to a Pacific trade agreement before turning to China as Beijing pushes for entry.
Australia determined to boost defence, clean power
Australia will work with its Quadrilateral Security Dialogue partners to strengthen security and shore up clean energy supply chains, the prime minister says.
G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.
Aerospace firm wins approval for rocket fuel facility
Black Sky Aerospace will build a one-stop facility to research, test and build rockets after receiving government approval for a site in southern Queensland.
Biden to address parliament during Australian visit
Joe Biden will be only the fifth US president to address the Australian parliament when he visits Sydney and Canberra for talks.
Mixed reaction greets PFAS contamination payout
Landowners whose properties were contaminated by firefighting foam used on RAAF bases have reached a $132.7 million settlement, while others face further talks.
Mainland invasion not the biggest concern: minister
Invasion of Australia is not "up there" among identified threats, the minister says as government looks to reshaping defences following a strategic review.
Defence to expand northern footprint with $3.8b boost
The federal government will put $3.8 billion towards upgrades and refurbishments at defence force bases and barracks across northern Australia.
Defence review release date ‘disgraceful’: Coalition
Releasing the defence strategic review the day before Anzac Day was "disgraceful and disrespectful", the opposition says.
Thousands attend Anzac services across Queensland
Crowds have gathered in the thousands across Queensland to mark the 108th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli.
Australian flag lowered at home, abroad for Anzac Day
As those who died in service to the nation are remembered there are calls to improve the treatment of veterans, especially from the Korean and Vietnam wars.