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Police confirm further drone breaches in Williamtown airspace

Police, the Australian Defence Force and partner agencies are working to unmask the drone pilots.

Newcastle Herald

Drones, lasers, AI on wishlist for evolving battlefield

Priority technologies have been identified by Australia's military as it adapts to rapidly evolving warfare and an increasingly complex security environment.

AAP

Military honours for personnel across land, sea and air

High-performing Australian Defence Force personnel across the Navy, Army and Air Force have been recognised for their outstanding service and contribution.

AAP

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Defence strategy downplaying larger threat: ex-ADF head

A former defence chief has warned the military's new strategy ignores some of the biggest threats facing the Australian Defence Force, despite a record spend.

AAP

Albanese says three Australians were aboard US submarine that sank Iranian ship

No Australian personnel took part in any offensive action against Iran, he clarifies

The Independent UK

China closes in on Australian helicopter in Yellow Sea

A Chinese helicopter has flown too close to an Australian aircraft in the Yellow Sea in an incident described as "unsafe and unprofessional".

AAP

Australian defence force expands space workforce as new specialist training centre unveiled

Expansion of space operations comes as ADF entering ‘most challenging strategic environment since second world war’, minister says

The Guardian - AU

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‘Unfathomable’: Australian veterans disgusted by Trump’s claim allied troops ‘stayed a little back’ from frontline

In casting doubt on Nato’s reliability, US president references Afghanistan campaign – which involved 40,000 Australian troops and left 47 dead

The Guardian - AU

Defence vows to respect rights of class action troops

The Australian Defence Force has given women in its ranks the green light to sign up to a landmark class action against the Commonwealth, alleging sexual abuse.

AAP

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.

AAP

Australian defence force says ‘no place’ for extremists despite member’s link to neo-Nazi group

Man who remained in service more than eight months after involvement revealed was also charged with possessing extremist material

The Guardian - AU

Husic says Israel did not have ‘licence’ to strike Iran – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

We can’t keep relying on the ADF to respond to natural disasters – how to rebuild our emergency volunteer workforce

The recent rollover of two army trucks carrying Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel responding to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred was unprecedented for a domestic emergency operation.

The Conversation

Six seriously injured in ADF trucks that crashed near Lismore in northern NSW

One truck rolled several times into a paddock and another tipped onto its side, attempting to avoid the first vehicle, at around 5pm on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

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Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships

Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’.

AAP

Australian Defence Force to recruit Five Eyes personnel

More overseas citizens will soon be able to enlist in Australia's Defence Force as the government relaxes eligibility requirements to boost numbers.

AAP

Man accused of stealing army vehicle from barracks

A man has been extradited from Victoria to Queensland after being accused of stealing an Australian Defence Force vehicle from a Brisbane barracks.

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane couple charged with spying for Russia in alleged attempt to access defence secrets

A 40-year-old woman on long-term leave from the Australian defence force and her 62-year-old husband were charged with preparing for an espionage offence, federal police said

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King's Birthday 2024 Military Honours List

Military honours as part of the King's Birthday include 26 Conspicuous Service Cross and 31 Conspicuous Service Medals.

AAP

Chocolate, noodles flown in for dark Antarctic winter

The Australian Defence Force has stepped in to deliver crucial winter supplies, and some home comforts, to expeditioners in Antarctica.

The Canberra Times

Organised crime police find rifles, guns, ADF manuals, stolen medical records

Police think certain items were stolen in a 2016 burglary.

Al Jazeera

‘Unacceptable’: Australian PM criticises China over fighter jet incident

Protests lodged after Chinese aircraft fired flares in path of an Australian navy helicopter in international waters.

AAP

Defence parachute drills resume after soldier tragedy

The Australian Defence Force is resuming parachute training after the tragic death of special forces soldier Jack Fitzgibbon, following a jump.

The Guardian - AU

Bonza fleet’s grounding extended – as it happened

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ADF member recovering after Israel-Lebanon border blast

An ADF member deployed in a peacekeeping operation is recovering after being injured in a blast during a routine patrol of the Israel-Lebanon border.

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