Australia investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong Disappearance of jet components sparks concern some of the program’s technology secrets could have been exposed The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
Human rights fears over Australia’s role in F-35 parts after Trump’s decision to sell fighter jets to Saudi Arabia Experts warn US deal on ‘lethal’ aircraft presents issues for Australia that ‘we’ve tried desperately to ignore with the Israelis’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2025
Why Chinese warships have got these Western countries so rattled China’s live firing exercises caused flights between the two countries to be diverted The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
Australia should repatriate and investigate alleged crimes of Islamic state member found in Syria, experts say Exclusive: Home Affairs tells the Guardian consular assistance is ‘severely limited’ in Syria, where Mustafa Hajj-Obeid remains in custody The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2025
Hunter Defence Conference hears opposing views on national strategy Kevin Rudd says Australian companies will benefit from AUKUS. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024
Australia Says To Build Biggest Navy Since World War II The announcement comes after a massive build-up of firepower by rivals China and Russia, and amid growing confrontation between nervous US-led allies and increasingly bellicose authoritarian governments. International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024
Taipan helicopters may not be flown by ADF again, experts say, as search for missing crew continues The cause of the accident is still unknown and is being probed by investigators who arrived on Sunday The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2023
How 'dark underbelly' and forced labour is helping to fuel Australia's love affair with cheap solar For millions of Australians, solar panels have been a ticket to cheap, clean power. But researchers and human rights activists warn there's a dark side to their supply and changes are needed. ABC News · May 16, 2023
What's next for Ukraine air defence as Russia ramps-up civilian strikes and its fight for the skies? Despite attempts to ramp up air defences, Russia is unleashing its largest missile strikes on cities and key infrastructure since the start of the war. What more can be done to protect the skies? ABC News · Nov 27, 2022
Army fights to keep multi-billion-dollar vehicle project amid fears of defence review cuts When the army's M113 personnel carriers were deployed to the streets of Somalia in the 90s they were already obsolete. Soldiers fear a $20 billion project to replace them could be on the federal government's chopping block. ABC News · Aug 29, 2022
'Better than the blue tick': All the Canberrans on Russia's banned list There are an estimated 44 Canberrans banned from Russia. The Canberra Times · Jun 17, 2022
Foreign oil dependence a 'massive vulnerability' as defence experts call for EVs, green transport Defence analysts are calling for Australia to speed up its transition to EVs and green transport, saying the country's heavy reliance on imported oil is a "massive" security weakness. ABC News · Mar 20, 2022