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Bonza fleet’s grounding extended – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024

Loaned bugle shows bonds, as NZ cancels Anzac service

A loaned bugle from the Australian Defence Force to their New Zealand counterparts in Gallipoli for commemorations underscores the Anzac bonds.

AAP · Apr 25, 2024

Ex-Navy man takes the helm in defence force shake-up

Australia's next chief of the defence force will be the first from the Navy in more than two decades, as the military prepares for the AUKUS alliance.

AAP · Apr 8, 2024

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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.

AAP · Mar 31, 2024

'History will judge' future reform at ADF: Commission

A royal commission into suicide in the Australian Defence Force looks to spark "long-overdue" and "much-needed" change in defence culture.

AAP · Mar 28, 2024

US Marines arrive in Top End for new rotation

A new rotation of US marines has landed in Darwin as the Australian Defence Force works to better project its power from the northern part of the country.

AAP · Mar 28, 2024

Australian military buys $5m laser-based anti-drone system

Battery-powered system can down a drone travelling at 100km/h, according to its developers, Melbourne-based AIM Defence

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2024

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ADF seeks deal on crocodile attack work safety charge

An out of court resolution has been sought by the Australian Defence Force after two soldiers were mauled by a crocodile in far north Queensland.

AAP · Mar 25, 2024

'Stand down soldier': emotional farewell to Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon

Lance Corporal Fitzgibbon was remembered as the 'gold standard'.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 18, 2024

Ex-defence minister's son dead after parachute incident

The soldier son of a former Australian defence minister has died after a parachute training incident that has triggered a defence force investigation.

AAP · Mar 6, 2024

Defence understaffed and sliding further backwards

The Australian Defence Force is thousands of people short of its employment targets and the problem is only getting worse.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Defence admits attending UFO briefing after vigorous denials

The department has refused to explain the about-face.

The Canberra Times · Feb 10, 2024

Loyal defence 'wingman' drones get extra $399 million

Federal spending on the Australian Defence Force's Ghost Bat combat drone program now totals almost $1 billion.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Australia should pay whistleblowers, Fels says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024

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AAP · Feb 2, 2024

SAS soldier accused of war crime 'no risk' to police

An ex-SAS soldier charged with war crimes presents no heightened risk to those monitoring him despite his '"significant skills and training', a court has heard.

AAP · Jan 9, 2024

Troops to aid in disasters as govt ponders relief force

Defence forces will remain available to assist during climate-related disasters as the federal government considers responses including a separate relief force.

AAP · Jan 3, 2024

More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam

More rain is on the way but Australian Defence Force troops have arrived to assist a massive recovery effort across a storm-lashed southeast Queensland.

AAP · Dec 8, 2023

Defence 'disdain' for openness labelled a safety risk

The release of documents assessing potential safety risks of the dumped Taipan helicopter fleet were blocked by the Australian Defence Force.

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The Conversation · Nov 20, 2023

David McBride is facing jailtime for helping reveal alleged war crimes. Will it end whistleblowing in Australia?

The long-awaited trial of former Australian Defence Force lawyer David McBride was short-lived.

The Canberra Times · Oct 17, 2023

Gratitude for Australia woven into traditional cloth

Special woven textile goes on display at the Australian War Memorial.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023

Ben Roberts-Smith fights war crime investigators’ push to access sensitive court files

Push to access restricted files comes as government confirms there are 33 active investigations into alleged criminal offences by Australian soldiers

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2023

Protesters interrupt ANU event – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2023

US marines killed in aircraft crash off northern Australia named as recovery effort continues

Three marines remain in hospital in Darwin, one in intensive care in a critical condition after the crash of the Osprey aircraft on Sunday

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2023

Senator responds to report – as it happened

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The Conversation · Jul 17, 2023

Recruiting for the modern military: new research examines why people choose to serve and who makes the ideal soldier

The recent investigations into alleged war crimes committed by Australian and UK special forces in Afghanistan have raised urgent questions about the conduct of people serving in the military.

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