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Australia’s biggest threat is economic coercion not invasion amid largest military build-up the ‘world has seen’ since WW2

Defence top brass have terms extended to 2024

The heads of Australia’s defence force have agreed to have their terms extended by two years, as the Albanese government declares it wants “some continuity” in delivering key procurements such as the next generation of submarines. Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles...

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Officers escape punishment for SAS soldier ‘crimes’

Officers escape punishment for SAS soldier ‘crimes’

The Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, has shelved any punishment for seven senior army officers who failed to prevent war crimes on their watch in Afghanistan, and has exonerated a further 21, saying they should “learn from their...

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Budget 2022-23 released, Defence strategy unveiled

Budget 2022-23 released, Defence strategy unveiled

A multi-billion-dollar investment in new national cyber and intelligence capabilities are among a range of measures outlined in the Commonwealth government’s pre-election Budget. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2022-23 Budget, announcing Project REDSPICE...

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Defence: Hypersonics at core of newly operational Space Command

Defence: Hypersonics at core of newly operational Space Command

The Royal Australian Air Force’s new space division has today commenced operation, with managing hypersonic threats and enhancing space-powered ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) capabilities to be among its core responsibilities.  The Australian Defence...

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Opinion: Can Dutton Save the Army from the Generals?

Opinion: Can Dutton Save the Army from the Generals?

This article is from the May 3 issue of The Courier Mail Digital Edition. Justin Huggett is a former Infantry Platoon Sergeant and a Medal for Gallantry (MG) recipient "IF YOU spend a long enough time as an enlisted soldier, you start picking up common themes that are...

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