Australian Defence Force

Australia will continue to rely on US and commercial satellite networks.

An electric ‘Bushmaster’ infantry vehicle could be deployed by the Australian Army as part of plans to transition.

The Defence Strategic Review released last year warned Australia was not prepared for warfare in the ’missile age.’

The Australia Institute has told a Senate Committee that the lack of planning for AUKUS is ‘deeply worrying.’

The total price tag is still unknown but the government says the Western Australian facility will create 10,000 jobs.

The inquiry into the deadly Taipan helicopter crash last year has heard the ADF is losing significant experience and talent.

In an interview in New Zealand, Richard Marles responded to criticism and questions about Australia’s commitment to the environment and regional security.

Singaporean and Australian forces are conducting joint operations at Shoalwater Bay for Exercise Wallaby.

A secret review was accidentally published by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, forcing its eventual release after political pressure.

Beijing’s release of a video showing a confrontation between one of its jets and Australian plane has raised the ire of the Liberals.

Defence Minister Richard Marles called it a “national shame.”

Men and Indigenous people are at particularly high risk.

The couple, who are in custody, could lose their Brisbane apartment and savings regardless of the outcome of the spying case.

A $50 billion budget increase will still leave the country vulnerable if there’s hostilities in the Indo-Pacific, the Australian Strategic Policy Instute warns.

Both the Australian and New Zealand Defence Force are on their way to New Caledonia to rescue people trapped there by days of bloody violence.

‘The Air Force have been on stand-by for the last 48 hours ... but the airport is closed,’ the Anthony Albanese said.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the defence force is ’ready to fly' once local authorities advise it is safe to use the airport.

The government also plans to spend billions on ‘autonomous and uncrewed maritime vehicles’ as part of AUKUS Pillar II.

Defence Minister Richard Marles says recruiting New Zealand migrants on the cards to bolster dwindling personnel numbers.

Vice-Admiral David Johnston will take on the top job subject to approval from the governor general.