Australia banks on Ghost Bat and Ghost Shark in drone warfare shift
Australia is on a push to “maintain pace” with how rapidly drones are reshaping modern warfare. Defence Minister…
Defence spending to lift by $53 billion over the next decade as government warns of ‘intensifying’ risks
Australia’s defence spending will climb by $53 billion over the next decade as the federal government says it…
Federal MP Luke Gosling warns colleagues against Ben Roberts-Smith commentary
A Northern Territory MP and former commando has warned his colleagues in federal parliament against speaking out about…
ADF chief says surveillance data not contributing to war effort but warship could if asked
Australia’s chief of defence says Australia could “absolutely” deploy a warship to the Strait of Hormuz if asked…
NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro requests ADF help with flood recovery as central Australia braces for more rain
The Northern Territory government has requested help from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with the recovery phase of…
ADF says helicopter forced to take evasive action during ‘unsafe interaction’ with Chinese military
The Australian government has lodged complaints with the Chinese military following an encounter between two naval helicopters over…
ADF says helicopter forced to take evasive action during ‘unsafe interaction’ with Chinese military
The Australian government has lodged complaints with the Chinese military following an encounter between two naval helicopters over…
Government unveils Department of Defence overhaul amid delays and cost blowouts
The federal government has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the Department of Defence as it struggles to fight…
Defence inspector inadvertently omitted 10 consultations held with NACC chief Paul Brereton
Australia’s military justice chief inadvertently omitted 10 occasions in which he sought advice from the head of the…
Defence in talks to support Gaza peace plan but Australia says no request yet
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has had discussions with the United States about potential involvement in a future…