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Military hits 25-year high as recruits boost numbers

The Australian Defence Force is the largest it has been in 25 years, as enlistments also reach a high in more than a decade amid record military spending.

AAP · Sep 14

Andrew Hastie threatens One Nation with ‘costly’ fight over claims he is a ‘traitor’ to Australia

Liberal MP says One Nation is trying to unseat him because he gave evidence against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8

19-year-old buys $600,000 investment house while serving in Australian Defence Force: How she saved from 16 and built a four-bedroom property

At just 19, Olivia Shone has achieved an extraordinary property milestone, buying land and building a four-bedroom investment house worth about $600,000. She started saving for property at 16, made significant sacrifices to reach her goal and even invested in cattle to grow her savings. While serving in the Australian…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

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 · Jun 7

Defence helps Pacific partners fight illegal fishing

The Australian Defence Force is helping detect and deter illegal and unregulated fishing across the Southwest Pacific as part of a multinational crackdown.

AAP · May 24

Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Australia is selling one of its most prized military vehicles to the Netherlands as the government also moves to shore up its own defence force.

AAP · Apr 26

After 125 Years of Male Leadership, Australia Names Its First Female Army Chief – Who Is Susan Coyle?

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle becomes the first female chief of the Australian Army, breaking a 125-year tradition of male leadership and advancing gender equality in military history.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

Ben Roberts-Smith’s comrades say he ordered them to execute unarmed civilians, court documents show

Former SAS corporal allegedly placed man on his knees and ordered fellow soldier to shoot him, according to statement of facts

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17

Record defence spend to counter 'more dangerous world'

Australia will soon spend more than it ever has on defence outside of wartime, but the opposition has dismissed it as "creative accounting".

AAP · Apr 15

Billions more locked and loaded for defence spending

New figures have revealed more than $10 billion was spent on defence in since 2022 than previously forecast, ahead of a major strategy unveiling.

AAP · Apr 14