Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s drills
President Lai Ching-te says China's military drills around Taiwan demonstrates the need for increasing defence procurement.
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Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon
Israeli forces say they have killed a key operative of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.
China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales
China has announced economic sanctions on 20 US defence firms after Washington's announcement of $US11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
China launches live-fire war games around Taiwan
Taiwan is vowing to "defend democracy" as is condemns Chinese war games around the island that include live-fire drills.
Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan
China is carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan in a second day of war games that include rehearsing a blockade of the island.
US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan
Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.
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.
After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact
Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".
Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy
British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.
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.
‘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.
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.
Sudanese army nets rebel drones targeting two cities
The Sudanese army has intercepted drones fired by its rival paramilitary group.
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.
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.
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.
Australia’s great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump
Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.
Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties
The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.
Much-loved soldier dies in routine training accident
Multiple groups will be involved in an investigation into a fatal army training incident as the soldier's superiors pay tribute to his distinguished service.
Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles
Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.
Hostages free ‘soon’ after Gaza peace plan signoff
US President Donald Trump has announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza peace deal.
Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian strike has seriously damaged one of Ukraine's thermal power plants in the lead-up to winter.
Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing
Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 36 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, medics say.
Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing
Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.
Danish airport reopens after further drone activity
Denmark has informed its NATO allies that drone incursions that shut two of its airports are linked to unspecified "state actors", according to Latvia.
West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents
Britain has hit out at Russia's "reckless actions" violating NATO airspace in Estonia and Poland, during a United Nations Security Council meeting.
Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault
Russia says it has downed more than 361 Ukrainian drones after an attack on its Kirishi oil refinery, as Kyiv says it conducted a "successful strike".