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US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days: The U.S. State Department said on Friday it expects to finalize trade exemptions for ...
reuters.com/world/us-state-dept-fully-expects-finalize-new-aukus-trade-exemptions-next-120-days-2024-04-19/
Senator David Pocock is on a mission to hold Canberra to account — and he won't stop with the Department of Defence
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/david-pocock-on-accountability-mission-department-defence/103708336
Susan Coyle set to become first woman to lead a 'war-fighting domain' of Australia's military
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/susan-coyle-first-woman-leader-australian-military-warfighting/103765092
Defence called on for potential airdrop supply mission to Antarctic expeditioners after icebreaker's cargo cranes fail
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/antarctic-expeditioners-may-get-airdrop-of-supplies/103764960
Kokoda Track in 'worst condition' in more than 30 years amid falling tourist numbers
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/kokoda-track-tourism-decline-disrepair-png-papua-new-guinea/103743934
The Australian Defence Formula: Spend! Spend! Spend!| Countercurrents: The skin toasted Australian Minister of Defence, Richard Marles, who resembles ...
countercurrents.org/2024/04/the-australian-defence-formula-spend-spend-spend/
Secret Agreements: The Australian-Israel Defence Memorandum Of Understanding| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/04/secret-agreements-the-australian-israel-defence-memorandum-of-understanding/
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
‘A pencil is not a weapon, but it can be’: What does Australia send to Israel?: The government says Australia does not supply weaponry to Israel. Meanwhile ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/a-pencil-is-not-a-weapon-but-it-can-be-what-does-australia-send-to-israel-20240408-p5fi3b.html
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
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
Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Killing Aid Workers: Australia’s Muddled Policy On Israel| Countercurrents: The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, was distraught and testy ...
countercurrents.org/2024/04/killing-aid-workers-australias-muddled-policy-on-israel/
South China Sea: Philippines urged to prioritise diplomacy even as navy prepares for ‘worst-case scenario’
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3257431/south-china-sea-philippines-urged-prioritise-diplomacy-even-navy-prepares-worst-case-scenario
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Bus may be needed for Rolls-Royce staff as it waits for new bridge: The site expansion plan includes the demolition of five buildings on-site
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/bus-needed-hundreds-rolls-royce-9201804
Australia boosts navy funding to build largest fleet since WWII: SYDNEY -- Australia will inject another 11.1 billion Australian dollars ($7 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Australia-boosts-navy-funding-to-build-largest-fleet-since-WWII
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
Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is in the crosshairs of the prosecuting authorities over allegations that she received millions in bribes from a service ... Show more
Australia’s $4.6bn Aukus funding to help create more than 1,000 jobs in UK, Rolls-Royce says
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/25/australia-aukus-funding-uk-jobs-rolls-royce
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
British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps travels from Canberra to Adelaide on RAAF fighter jet after meeting with Anthony Albanese
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-23/british-defence-secretary-hitches-ride-to-adelaide-on-raaf-jet/103622472
Australia earmarks billions for naval infrastructure as BAE wins AUKUS submarine work
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/australia-earmarks-billions-naval-infrastructure-bae-wins-aukus-submarine-work-2024-03-21/
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
Australia's 'slipping' support for Ukraine in spotlight: A former Ukrainian MP urges Australia to provide more support to the country's war effort ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-13/australian-support-for-ukraine-in-spotlight/103579400
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
Defence Force turns down Australian helicopters: As the NZ military prepares to sell off decades-old aircraft, it has been revealed it passed up an offer to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/06/nzdf-opts-against-buying-australian-helicopters/
20 Ways Anti-Semitic Australian Labor Government Complicit In Jewish Israeli Gaza Genocide| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/03/20-ways-anti-semitic-australian-labor-government-complicit-in-jewish-israeli-gaza-genocide/
AUKUS: Are nuclear-powered submarines a good idea for Australia?: As Australians wait for the nuclear-powered subs that come with the AUKUS deal ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/aukus-set-to-sink/103534664
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
Ukraine pleads with Australia to remove red tape holding back aid: The Ukrainian community made a direct plea to Defence Minister Richard Marles to remove ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/ukraine-pleads-with-australia-to-remove-red-tape-holding-back-aid-20240228-p5f8h4.html
How does India's military measure up against China and Pakistan?: Global Firepower in its 2024 index put India’s military in fourth place and China’s at third on ...
firstpost.com/explainers/how-does-indias-military-measure-up-against-china-and-pakistan-13741268.html
Heavily armed 'optionally crewed' ships to enter service under massive reshaping of Australia's naval fleet
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-20/heavily-armed-optionally-crewed-ships-under-naval-fleet-reshape/103487878
Australian supercomputer 'Taingiwilta' comes online this year with [REDACTED] inside
theregister.com/2024/02/21/taingiwilta_australia_defence_supercomputer/
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
Builder owes $52m, 19 projects in limbo: Failed construction giant St Hilliers owes $40 million to creditors, $10 million to subcontractors and suppliers and $2 ...
news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/builder-st-hilliers-collapses-with-52m-owed-19-projects-in-limbo/news-story/b2249d3efce8ab09e84a6e6139e2fb61
Home Affairs contracts awarded to companies with suspected links to drugs, firearms and bribery
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-12/home-affairs-contracts-awarded-to-companies-with-links-to-drugs/103455026
It’s Time for Australia to Take a ‘Whole-of-Nation’ Approach to Foreign Policy: “Whole-of-nation” language carries a sense of urgency that the country’s economy ...
thediplomat.com/2024/02/its-time-for-australia-to-take-a-whole-of-nation-approach-to-foreign-policy/
Paid articlePaid 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.
Ireland and Nato enter new agreement to counter Russia threat: Deal gives Ireland greater access to Nato resources, including intelligence ...
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/02/09/ireland-enters-wide-ranging-agreement-with-nato-aimed-at-countering-russia-threats/
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
If Trump returns to the White House, should we rethink the US alliance?: Shared democratic values underpin the US-Australia alliance, but Donald Trump has told ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/if-trump-returns-to-the-white-house-should-we-rethink-the-us-alliance-20240103-p5euyx.html
$12m in losses: Construction giant goes bust: BREAKING
news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/12m-in-losses-construction-giant-goes-bust/news-story/f663d838e2fe138e29364ce0ee40f4aa
Albanese government to conduct independent review into 78 missing cabinet documents from 2002
9news.com.au/national/albanese-government-to-conduct-independent-review-into-78-missing-cabinet-documents-from-2002/495439f3-f03b-4d47-ba83-0ff81ac3421c
Quick Glance: Albanese Government Initiates Review of 78 Missing Cabinet Files
- Albanese government to conduct independent review into 78 cabinet files not handed over to National Archives.
- Documents provide insight into high-level government considerations.
- Morrison government failed to transfer records on Australia joining the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
- National Archives of Australia asked to release missing files for transparency.
Japan, Australia Agree on Joint Research on Mine-Detecting UUV: The Defense Ministry and the Australian Department of Defence agreed on Tuesday to begin joint ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240124-164185/
Group fighting back against wealthy Boomers: They’re mostly old, mostly rich and fiercely protective of their perfect patches of inner-city dirt ...
news.com.au/finance/real-estate/fedup-young-aussies-are-fighting-back-against-nimbys-in-a-bid-to-solve-the-housing-crisis/news-story/a88970f79576180193e6734e86a60268
Australia inks Lockheed Martin deal to build guided missiles at home: SYDNEY -- Australia will start manufacturing guided missiles in 2025 under a contract with ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Australia-inks-Lockheed-Martin-deal-to-build-guided-missiles-at-home2
Paid articlePaid $100m Defence contract with KPMG rife with governance failures, review finds: A Defence data project involving a $100 million contract issued to KPMG is rife ...
abc.net.au/news/2023-12-20/defence-data-contract-kmpg-weak-indefensible-review-finds/103247476
Albanese considering separate body for natural disaster responses to ease pressure on Defence
smh.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-considering-separate-body-for-natural-disaster-responses-to-ease-pressure-on-defence-20240109-p5evyk.html
Can America’s weapons-makers adapt to 21st-century warfare?: Arming Uncle Sam isn’t what it used to be
economist.com/business/2023/11/01/can-americas-weapons-makers-adapt-to-21st-century-warfare
Australian arms exports to Israel in focus amid court case, port protests: Legal action and protests at Australian ports put spotlight on Australian weapons ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/10/australian-arms-exports-to-israel-in-focus-amid-court-case-port-protests
Cavoodle cover-up: Truth about PM’s dog Toto: Exclusive
news.com.au/national/politics/anthony-albaneses-dog-toto-is-flying-on-taxpayerfunded-vip-plane-but-national-security-means-the-trips-are-shrouded-in-secrecy/news-story/9a9ea12f961a38a612b5ada821783f73
United States warns China to be 'safe and professional' following sonar attack on Australian naval divers
abc.net.au/news/2023-11-25/us-warns-china-to-be-professional-following-sonar-attack/103149702
China lobs tech demo into orbit for People's Republic version of Starlink: Another mega-constellation incoming
theregister.com/2023/11/24/china_satellite_internet_testing/
Defence admits 'poorly executed' process in $45 billion future frigate selection: The Defence Department has conceded its process for selecting its $45 billion ...
abc.net.au/news/2023-11-13/defence-admits-hunter-class-frigates-poor-process/103098592
🔴 Live: US to send additional air defence systems to Middle East after attacks on US troops
france24.com/en/middle-east/20231022-%F0%9F94%B4-live-us-to-send-additional-air-defence-systems-to-middle-east-after-attacks-on-us-troops
PM plays down fears submarine pact could be put on back-burner: Hours after landing in Washington, Anthony Albanese said US politicians from all sides understood ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/pm-plays-down-fears-submarine-pact-could-be-put-on-back-burner-20231024-p5eeix.html
After France And US, Canada Says Israel Did Not Strike Gaza Hospital: The strike was more likely caused by an errant rocket fired from Gaza, the Canada Defence ...
ndtv.com/world-news/after-france-and-us-canada-says-israel-did-not-strike-gaza-hospital-4503994
Mitsubishi Electric lands Australia defense contract in industry first: TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Electric has signed an agreement with the Australian Defence ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Mitsubishi-Electric-lands-Australia-defense-contract-in-industry-first
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Australia Confirms Chinese Firm’s Port Lease as Relations Thaw: Australia said that a Chinese firm can continue to lease the port of Darwin in the north of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-20/australia-confirms-chinese-firm-s-port-lease-as-relations-thaw
Mitsubishi Electric lands Australia defense contract in industry first: TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Electric has signed an agreement with the Australian Defence ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Mitsubishi-Electric-lands-Australia-defense-contract-in-industry-first
Paid articlePaid Chinese company's lease of Darwin port to remain intact after federal government review
9news.com.au/national/chinese-company-landbridge-group-darwin-port-lease-upheld-by-federal-government/ae9a8e30-b73e-4cef-a86b-2803bf757442
Japan deploys F-35 fighter jets to Australia: The Australian Defence Department announced on Monday that Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A Lightning II ...
defence-blog.com/japan-deploys-f-35-fighter-jets-to-australia/
Floating ‘turkeys’: Is Australia spending $50bn on dud ships?: The Australian armada is sinking under a mountain of debt as it chases projects some argue aren’t ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/floating-turkeys-is-australia-spending-50bn-on-dud-ships-20231002-p5e94l.html
Cyberattacks hit military, Parliament websites as India hacker group targets Canada
thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/cyberattacks-hit-military-parliament-websites-as-india-hacker-group-targets-canada/article_ae080dcf-cf64-5029-96b4-f205f734617d.html
Australia redeploys troops to north in bid to deter China: SYDNEY -- Australia will move hundreds of troops to the country's north and concentrate ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Australia-redeploys-troops-to-north-in-bid-to-deter-China
Paid articlePaid Australia, Philippines hold military drills, plan South China Sea patrols: Approximately 1,200 Australian soldiers and 560 Filipino marines took part in military ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/australia-philippines-hold-military-drills-plan-south-china-sea-patrols
Three US marines killed in aircraft crash in Australia during training exercise: Three US Marines have been killed and others injured after an Osprey aircraft ...
cnn.com/2023/08/27/asia/aircraft-incident-us-defense-personnel-australia-intl-hnk/
The week in parliament: a bruising time for the voice and veteran affairs, punctuated by a bit of pop levity
theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2023/sep/16/the-week-in-parliament-a-bruising-time-for-the-voice-and-veteran-affairs-punctuated-by-a-bit-of-pop-levity
Australia helicopter crash: Remains found in search for victims: Four Australians are presumed dead after the chopper hit the water during a military drill last ...
bbc.com/news/world-australia-66391324
Soldiers Use AI to Telepathically Talk to Robot Dogs - ASME: The latest robotic controls don’t use implants like other brain-machine interfaces. Instead ...
asme.org/topics-resources/content/ai-helps-soldiers-bark-orders-telepathically-to-robot-dogs
Aussie Town Arms Ukrainian Troops With Assault Rifles: A small regional center in Australia is the production hub for combat assault rifles going to Ukraine’s ...
kyivpost.com/post/20313
Flight MH370: Team of scientists may have found the missing aircraft’s location: A team of scientists, engineers and academics may have found the location of the ...
aerotime.aero/articles/malaysian-airlines-missing-plane
Scientists synthesize new organometallic 'sandwich' compound capable of holding more electrons
phys.org/news/2023-09-scientists-organometallic-sandwich-compound-capable.html
3 U.S. Marines killed, others injured in aircraft crash in Australia: The aircraft crashed Sunday on Melville Island during an exercise involving the militaries ...
ocregister.com/2023/08/26/3-injured-1-critically-when-u-s-marines-v-22-osprey-crashes-during-training-exercise-in-australia/
Quick Glance: Three US Marines Killed in Australian Helicopter Crash
- Five of the Marines are in serious condition.
- The incident took place on Sunday on Melville Island, north of the Northern Territory capital, Darwin.
- This is the second fatal helicopter crash during joint exercises in northern Australia in less than a month.
- The Osprey is a hybrid aircraft combining features of helicopters and turbo-prop planes, capable of traveling much faster than a conventional helicopter.
Australia army helicopter crash: No hope for survivors, minister says: Defence minister said significant wreckage found points to a catastrophic incident.
bbc.com/news/world-australia-66357395
Military vehicle crashes in Darwin, seven soldiers in hospital: It's the third military accident on Australian soil in just over a month.
9news.com.au/national/northern-territory-military-crash-defence-darwin/d3002fff-97fe-44f5-a668-b4a8e5efe8d2
Three US marines killed in aircraft crash in Australia during training exercise: The Osprey aircraft crashed in the Northern Territory’s Tiwi Islands on Sunday ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/27/us-military-aircraft-crashes-off-nt-coast-during-training-excercise
Rescue mission after military aircraft crash: A plane carrying US marines has crashed during military exercises north of Darwin on Sunday morning.
news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/rescue-mission-after-military-aircraft-crash/news-story/18ba6dd8937fdfb5deda5df647a1951b
Australian military receives initial batch of new UH-60M helicopters: The Australian Defence Force on Wednesday received the first four new 3 UH-60M Black Hawk ...
defence-blog.com/australian-military-receives-initial-batch-of-new-uh-60m-helicopters/
‘We’re trailing the world’: Push for Aussie made defence drones: The Australian Defence Force would quickly begin using locally made surveillance drones under a ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/we-re-trailing-the-world-push-for-aussie-made-defence-drones-20230820-p5dxxu.html
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