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Australians with ADHD say they struggle to join the defence force, now there are calls for change
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/people-with-adhd-struggle-to-join-australia-armed-forces/103553606
Can a two-year ‘placeholder’ reform the Australian Defence Force?: The Albanese government has opted for continuity over change and safety over boldness in its ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/can-a-two-year-placeholder-reform-the-australian-defence-force-20240409-p5figp.html
Richard Marles unveils $50 billion defence spending increase over next decade: Australia's projected defence spending will increase by another $50 billion over ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/richard-marles-unveils-50b-defence-spending-increase/103734300
Quick Glance: Plans for New Fighter Jets Delayed Despite Labor's Defense Budget Increase
- The Albanese government is injecting an additional $50bn into defense over the next decade to extend military reach beyond Australia's shores.
- While overall spending is increasing, approximately $73bn over 10 years is being freed up by cutting, delaying, or altering the scope of some defense projects.
- The acquisition of new F-35 fighter jets is postponed by $3bn to keep existing Super Hornets operational longer and invest in long-range missiles.
- Despite $10bn in savings over 10 years from scaling back new infantry fighting vehicle purchases, the government highlights a net increase of $5.7bn in the immediate four-year budget cycle for defense.
Australia’s Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Breaks Cover: The Ghost Shark is Australia’s ambitious extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle ...
twz.com/sea/australias-ghost-shark-large-uncrewed-submarine-breaks-cover
Australia’s new defense strategy already behind the times: There have been a lot of defense announcements recently about buying new equipment ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/australias-new-defense-strategy-already-behind-the-times/
Defence spending gets $50 billion boost over next decade: The funding boost comes following last year's Defence Strategic Review, which argued Australia ...
9news.com.au/national/defence-spending-australia-national-strategy-integrated-investment-program/bceed0f7-971a-4c9b-bcb4-d4d76931c070
‘Army will be brutalised’: Defence firms brace for major funding cuts: Defence firms fear the “sword of Damocles is about to drop” as the government seeks to ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/army-will-be-brutalised-defence-firms-brace-for-major-funding-cuts-20240416-p5fk4w.html
Greek Community Of Melbourne (GCM) Host Reception For Greek Parliamentarians: The event, in conjunction with this weekend's Greek National Day march ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/15/greek-community-of-melbourne-gcm-host-reception-for-greek-parliamentarians/
What Can Indonesia Expect From Its Anticipated Defense Cooperation Agreement With Australia?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/what-can-indonesia-expect-from-its-anticipated-defense-cooperation-agreement-with-australia/
To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help
twz.com/sea/to-meet-critical-pacific-logistics-needs-u-s-navy-to-lean-on-international-help
Russia is 'more dangerous' than when it first invaded: strategist: Former Australian Army Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan, a warfare strategist, calls for a new war strategy ...
businessinsider.com/russia-is-more-dangerous-than-when-it-first-invaded-strategist-2024-4
Four long-range anti-ship missiles team up in historic test: Demonstrating that semi-autonomous weapons are the mainstay of the future and not an oddity ...
newatlas.com/military/long-range-missiles-test/
Philippines, US, Japan, Australia hold maritime drills as tension lingers in West PH Sea
rappler.com/philippines/united-states-japan-australia-maritime-cooperative-activity-april-7-2024-2/
The Sydney Harbour shark attack that left Ashley with lifelong scars: Former navy diver Ashley Semmens used to be at home in the water. Now he cannot enter ...
smh.com.au/national/the-sydney-harbour-shark-attack-that-left-ashley-with-lifelong-scars-20240409-p5fiea.html
New defence Chief of Joint Capabilities Susan Coyle hopes to inspire more women to join the military
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-10/army-officer-hopes-appointment-will-inspire-women/103688438
Work ongoing for UK nuclear sub to operate from Australia: As part of AUKUS, the UK and U.S. are establishing a rotational presence of one Astute class submarine ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/work-ongoing-for-uk-nuclear-sub-to-operate-from-australia/
Former ADF chief Mark Binskin has been appointed as Australia's special adviser on Israel's response to an air strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza ... Show more www.abc.net.au/news/app
LOOK: Handout photos provided by Armed Forces of the Philippines show Philippine Navy ship BRP Antonio Luna, Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Warramunga ... Show more
Search after illegal boat lands in WA: A group of 15 asylum seekers have reportedly landed on Australian soil undetected, with the third arrival in just six ...
news.com.au/national/western-australia/boat-carrying-asylum-seekers-reportedly-lands-in-western-australias-kimberley-coast/news-story/5be156d5126a665b6d571f583682eac9
Advocates want more of a conversation on the mental health impact on frontline police
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-07/mental-health-support-to-prevent-police-suicide/103666516
Call for new ‘foreign’ battalion to fix defence recruiting crisis: The federal government has flagged it wants to expand options for foreigners to serve in the ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/call-for-new-foreign-battalion-to-fix-defence-recruiting-crisis-20240404-p5fhac.html
Australian hit by shell in Lebanon, UN says. Israel denies responsibility: Security officials told Lebanese media an Israeli drone struck a group of UN observers ...
theage.com.au/world/middle-east/australian-among-peacekeepers-wounded-by-shell-in-lebanon-un-says-20240331-p5fgcj.html
He fought the Taliban and won reality TV. Now he’s started an Australian civil war
smh.com.au/world/asia/he-fought-the-taliban-and-won-reality-tv-now-he-s-started-an-australian-civil-war-20240401-p5fgi1.html
Australian radar jet returns home after Ukraine support mission: A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft ...
defence-blog.com/australian-radar-jet-returns-home-after-ukraine-support-mission/
Delhi: Australian Navy Chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond lays wreath at National War Memorial#nationalwarmemorial #india #delhi
Australian Navy Chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond receives Guard of Honour in Delhi#MarkHammond #GuardofHonour #SouthBlock
‘No longer useful’: the dark history of Australia’s post-war Asian deportations: After WWII, many Asian-born servicemen and their families were ordered to leave ...
theguardian.com/culture/2024/mar/31/no-longer-useful-the-dark-history-of-australias-post-war-asian-deportations
Australia selects BAE to build nuclear powered submarines: SSN-AUKUS will be one of the largest, most powerful and advanced attack submarines ever operated by ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/australia-selects-bae-to-build-nuclear-powered-submarines/
Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms that play a vital role in the production of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/australia-challenged-on-moral-failure-of-weapons-trade-with-israel
Son of ex-MP Joel Fitzgibbon dies in defence parachuting accident: Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon suffered serious injuries during a routine training exercise at ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/son-of-ex-mp-joel-fitzgibbon-injured-in-defence-parachuting-accident-20240307-p5fan3.html
Australia unveils plan for largest navy buildup since World War II: Australia on Tuesday announced plans to build its largest navy since World War II ...
cnn.com/2024/02/20/australia/australia-navy-buildup-intl-hnk-ml/
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Ex-defence vehicles used by Australian public for commercial transport, recreation and sense of history
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-04/second-wind-for-ex-defence-vehicles-australian-defence-force/103528644
COVID testing is expensive and unreliable. Scientists think there’s a better way: Your rapid antigen test says you don’t have COVID-19. Your symptoms say ...
smh.com.au/national/covid-testing-is-expensive-and-unreliable-scientists-think-there-s-a-better-way-20240304-p5f9jb.html
Bestselling US author Kristin Hannah honours Vietnam War nurses in new novel, The Women
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-08/vietnam-war-nurses-the-women-kristin-hannah/103556998
Defence chief apologises ‘unreservedly’ for high suicide rates: The royal commission completed its final day of hearings on Thursday with the nation’s most ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/defence-chief-apologises-unreservedly-for-high-suicide-rates-20240328-p5ffyz.html
Australia’s Smart Investment in Its Naval Fleet : The country's new defense plans will only work if adequately funded, and if Australian policymakers can avoid ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/australias-smart-investment-in-its-naval-fleet/
Paid articlePaid Australia news LIVE: Alice Springs declares emergency amid ‘pretty desperate situation’; Deportation law failure forces Labor-Coalition stand-off
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-living-standards-under-threat-from-lack-of-competition-children-could-be-removed-from-ndis-under-new-laws-20240328-p5ffu2.html
Australia chose Aukus and now it faces the prospect of having no submarine capability for at least a decade
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/26/australia-aukus-deal-us-uk-submarines-virginia-class
Australian Defence Force seeks deal on crocodile attack work safety charge: Both soldiers suffered significant injuries including bite and claw wounds after ...
9news.com.au/national/australian-defence-force-seeks-deal-on-crocodile-attack-work-safety-charge/5f783ad2-c5a5-4ec3-882e-3912be5b7b8c
Partial evacuation at Borroloola ordered as major flood modelled for McArthur River
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-20/borroloola-evacuation-order-flooding-ex-tropical-cyclone-megan/103612478
Australia moves to prop up Aukus with $4.6bn pledge to help clear Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor bottlenecks in UK
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/21/australia-moves-to-prop-up-aukus-with-46bn-pledge-to-help-clear-rolls-royce-nuclear-reactor-bottlenecks-in-uk
Lady Palmerston shipwreck discovered south of Kangaroo Island after 90 years: The Lady Palmerston shipwreck has been discovered south of Kangaroo Island in South ...
9news.com.au/national/south-australia-news-shipwreck-found-lady-palmerston-90-years-south-kangaroo-island/83262937-6c82-4ca7-881e-a2720427a640
Australia could get the world's most expensive anti-submarine warship, but the numbers are as complex as shipbuilding
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-22/analysis-australia-to-get-expensive-anti-submarine-warships/103496444
The forgotten budget paper that shows Dutton is wrong on border force budget: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused Labor of cutting funding for border ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-forgotten-budget-paper-that-shows-dutton-is-wrong-on-border-force-budget-20240220-p5f6df.html
New army barracks to spearhead move to public-private partnerships: Replacing decaying Linton Military Camp accommodation is to be first in the new ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/13/new-army-barracks-to-spearhead-move-to-public-private-partnerships/
Former psychological examiner tells royal commission ADF tried to buy her silence after she made an official complaint
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-13/nsw-defence-royal-commission-evidence-penelope-looker/103580712
Senator Jacqui Lambie tells inquiry defence department has failed to support veterans' injury claims
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-12/jacqui-lambie-attacks-defence-top-brass-at-suicide-inquiry/103577070
US Navy cuts Virginia-class submarine from budget in potential blow to pact: If approved, the proposal could have “a profound impact” on the navies of Australia ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/us-navy-cuts-virginia-class-submarine-from-budget-in-potential-blow-to-pact-20240312-p5fbr1.html
Bestselling US author Kristin Hannah honours Vietnam War nurses in new novel, The Women
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-08/vietnam-war-nurses-the-women-kristin-hannah/103556998
Australia Lists Japan’s Mogami Class as 1 of 4 Contenders for Its Next Frigate: The JMSDF chief praised the move as “a sign of the high trust and evaluation” of ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/australia-lists-japans-mogami-class-as-1-of-4-contenders-for-its-next-frigate/
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Antisemitism in Australia isn't a simple problem to fix: “It’s been a process going back some 20-30 years, almost in plain sight. But we didn’t understand ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-789711
Stop burying, start mothballing: Defence urged to store old military gear in case of war
smh.com.au/politics/federal/stop-burying-start-mothballing-defence-urged-to-store-old-military-gear-in-case-of-war-20240207-p5f33p.html
Exceptional rear admiral was last survivor of torpedoed HMS Repulse: Guy Griffiths described the sinking of the battlecruiser, saying: “We were hit with five ...
smh.com.au/national/exceptional-rear-admiral-was-last-survivor-of-torpedoed-hms-repulse-20240306-p5fa5t.html
D-Day 80 Anniversary: Names of veterans to be added to Normandy Memorial Wall during Portsmouth commemorations
portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/d-day-veterans-names-being-added-to-memorial-wall-in-portsmouth-4533791
Paid articlePaid David McBride on whistleblowing, his famous dad – and a possible jail sentence: Whistleblowers are often complicated people – take David McBride ...
theage.com.au/national/david-mcbride-on-whistleblowing-his-famous-dad-and-a-possible-jail-sentence-20240129-p5f0vq.html
Will Australia turn to France for backup amid Pacific arms race?: As Australia announces plans to double its naval fleet and boost defence spending ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240301-will-australia-turn-to-france-for-backup-amid-pacific-arms-race
#BREAKING : Australia will increase its military presence in the Middle East, sending more troops to assist allied forces in fighting Houthi rebels ... Show more #9News nine.social/zP2
The military’s toxic culture poses a real risk to Australia’s security: The landmark royal commission is an opportunity for the ADF to fix cultural and systemic ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/29/adf-australian-defence-force-retention-rates-royal-commission-veteran-suicides
Controversial Israeli weapons company awarded $600 million Australian army contract
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-28/israeli-weapons-company-awarded-australian-army-contract/103519558
13 Allied Heroes, Including Greek Commander Panagiotopoulos, Added to Normandy Memorial Wall - Greek City Times
greekcitytimes.com/2024/02/27/13-allied-heroes-including-greek-commander-panagiotopoulos-added-to-normandy-memorial-wall/
Aussie mum carried ‘dead limb’ for 13 years: Welcome to You Got This, news.com.au’s weekly fitness series featuring stories and ideas from real women who’ve ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/fitness/exercise/queensland-mum-finds-sport-again-after-13-years-of-medical-issues/news-story/2576c0b62412aa31ee24848bbe0c2a3c
Sunk By Indian Navy In 1971 War, Wreckage Of Pakistan's PNS Ghazi Found Off Visakhapatnam Coast
indiatimes.com/news/india/sunk-by-indian-navy-in-1971-war-wreckage-of-pakistans-pns-ghazi-found-off-visakhapatnam-coast-628214.html
Defence black holes, a return of the border wars and a rare moment of unity: This week in federal politics
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-22/defence-spending-border-wars-assange/103500362
Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash: The fatal crash off the coast of Queensland last year killed four defence personnel.
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-22/-inquiry-launched-over-taipan-helicopter-crash-killing-four/103499688
Dutton slams ‘fire sale’ as Labor looks to cash in Defence property: The opposition leader has ruled out supporting moves to cash in Defence property assets ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-slams-fire-sale-as-labor-looks-to-cash-in-defence-property-20240216-p5f5kq.html
Australia's surface naval fleet is being reshaped. Here's how it will change: Don't know your frigates from your AWDs and OPVs? Here's a run down of how ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-20/what-changes-are-being-made-to-surface-naval-fleet/103490304
Breaking: Virgin Australia’s boss Jayne Hrdlicka will soon step down from leading Australia’s second-biggest airline after four years “heavy lifting” at the ... Show more www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-julian-assange-unlikely-to-accept-deal-ahead-of-hearing-border-force-boss-rejects-dutton-funding-cut-claims-20240220-p5f67n.html
$20 billion funding 'hole' in troubled Hunter warships, Labor claims: Labor reveals the cost of the massive Hunter Class frigate project has leapt from $45 ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-19/naval-fleet-review-funding-hole-hunter-frigates/103486288
Navy chief refers allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving sexual conquests to military police
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-15/navy-chief-refers-allegations-inappropriate-behaviour-police/103468290
Australia doubles down on army choppers despite warnings they are ‘obsolete’: Military experts say the war in Ukraine has shown that helicopters are increasingly ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-doubles-down-on-army-choppers-despite-warnings-they-are-obsolete-20240212-p5f4ai.html
Defence Force under ‘stress’ as chief reveals true extent of staff crisis: Allowing foreigners to serve in Australia’s armed forces is among changes being ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/defence-force-under-stress-as-chief-reveals-true-extent-of-staff-crisis-20240214-p5f4xp.html
Australia news LIVE: Consumer confidence climbs in Australia; Albanese commits to treaty and truth-telling
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-consumer-confidence-climbs-in-australia-albanese-commits-to-treaty-and-truth-telling-20240214-p5f4q5.html
Commander of HMAS Brisbane stood down over alleged drunken incident: The commander of Australia’s most lethal warship has been stood down following allegations ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/commander-of-hmas-brisbane-stood-down-over-alleged-drunken-incident-20240213-p5f4lt.html
Leaked photo reveals dismantled Taipans waiting in warehouse for burial, reigniting frustrations not to send aircraft to Ukraine
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-13/leaked-photo-reveals-dismantled-taipan-helicopters/103456586
Controversial British Hunter-class warship program survives as government prepares to unveil Australia's 'Future Navy'
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-12/controversial-british-hunter-class-warship-program-survives/103454004
Frigates in firing line as government plans naval overhaul: Expectations are firming that the number of Hunter-class frigates will be slashed from a planned nine ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/frigates-in-firing-line-as-government-plans-naval-overhaul-20240208-p5f3g8.html
Quick Glance: Government Plans Naval Overhaul
- Defence Minister Richard Marles to announce overhaul of naval fleet, including changes to Hunter-class frigate program and additional maritime firepower.
- Over $50 billion in government spending at stake, with top defence contractors competing for shipbuilding contracts to replace ageing frigates.
- Government may reduce planned nine Hunter-class frigates to free up funds for other vessels.
- Expectation of announcement of smaller 'tier two' vessels to complement navy combatants, in line with Defence Strategic Review.
US, Japan conduct Keen Edge exercises simulating defense of First Island Chain: 2024 multi-domain military exercises joined by contingent from Australian Defence ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5090524
Call to bring back conscription as war looms: Australia must seriously consider reintroducing conscription to boost its troop numbers in the face of a looming ...
news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/australia-must-consider-bringing-back-conscription-as-allout-war-with-russia-looms-expert-says/news-story/b1ced960b821027163b05b15ad47e5e6
Tony Abbott and Angus Houston discussed possibility of sending troops to Ukraine in wake of MH17 disaster
abc.net.au/news/2024-01-29/tony-abbott-angus-houston-discussed-sending-troops-after-mh17/103224822
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