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Australia prepares more assertive military stance to deter conflict

Australia will outline its defence plans on Monday, and its leaders are previewing a more assertive posture - in which it can strike farther, faster - while working with mid-size allies to reduce tensions as the United States and China square off.

Reuters

Pentagon leak mentions Australian information, as US scrambles to assess damage

As the alleged leaker is arrested, Australian officials worry what sensitive information may have been compromised.

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Defence chief Angus Campbell warns of 'uncomfortable days' ahead on Afghanistan war crimes action

In a rare public speaking engagement, General Angus Campbell also praises the Ukrainian armed forces, and describes an apparent intelligence leak from the Pentagon as "serious".

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Australian defence chief warns further criminal charges could be laid over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

Gen Angus Campbell says there could be ‘very, very uncomfortable days’ ahead for Australia’s special forces

The Guardian - AU

Pentagon leaks: US seeks to mend ties after claims Washington spied on key allies

Defence secretary speaks to South Korean counterpart after leak suggesting US was spying on Seoul’s internal discussions on arms sales

The Guardian - AU

US intelligence leaks potentially damaging: ADF chief

The chief of Australia's defence force has weighed in on a "potentially damaging" release of US intelligence documents in a speech to a policy think tank.

AAP

Australia defence chief: US intel leak report 'serious' incident

A possible intelligence leak by the United States was a "serious" incident, Angus Campbell, the chief of Australia's Defence Force, said on Tuesday, adding that the U.S. was engaging with its partners to understand the consequences.

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Culture of Australian special forces to be regularly reviewed in wake of Brereton inquiry, report reveals

Exclusive: oversight report also backs new respite policy designed to allow members to recuperate between deployments

The Guardian - AU

Palnackie residents want action from Scottish Water to protect sewage works

The utility company has deemed the £1.3m plant to be “at risk” after the adjacent retaining harbour wall collapsed

Daily Record

Palnackie Port £1.3 million sewerage treatment works "at risk" over claims of unregulated dredging

Unlicensed dredging work has been blamed for causing historic stonework to give way along with the banking behind it

Daily Record

ADF taking too long to enact reforms after Afghanistan war crimes inquiry, watchdog warns

Exclusive: Report reveals oversight panel appealed to chief of ADF and chief of army to act with ‘a sense of urgency’

The Guardian - AU

‘Should never have been allowed in’: ADF recruiting psychologically unfit candidates, veteran psychiatrist says

Retiring psychiatrist alleges defence force recruiters are permitting candidates with ‘significant’ psychological vulnerabilities to enlist

The Guardian - AU

Australia looking to compensate Afghanistan war crime victims’ families

Deputy PM briefed over outstanding recommendation of Brereton report as legal centre says there is no excuse for inaction

The Guardian - AU

Australian defence chief warns of rise in ‘grey-zone activities’ in Indo-Pacific region amid China tensions

Gen Angus Campbell declares Australia and Japan are bound together by ‘increasingly shared strategic challenges’

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Veterans want hands off war medals

The defence chief must not sanction Afghanistan veterans over alleged war crimes until the legal process is finished, veteran organisations say.

ABC News

Elite soldiers blast Defence chief Angus Campbell over handling of Afghanistan war crimes report

The SAS, Commando Association, and the RSL are warning penalties linked to the Brereton Inquiry should be shelved until any alleged war crimes are proven in court.

ABC News

Australian Defence Force chief gives Afghanistan veterans 28 days to explain why they should keep war honours

The chief of the defence force has demanded senior officers justify why they should keep honours and medals, as the fallout from the inquiry into alleged war crimes continues.

AAP

Defence chief cleared to strip medals

Australia's defence force chief has been cleared to sanction officers who served in Afghanistan after a damning report into alleged war crimes.

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The Guardian - AU

Aukus will lock in Australia’s dependence on US, intelligence expert warns

Clinton Fernandes argues in provocative new book the security pact will make it impossible to have an independent defence policy

The Guardian - AU

Defence officials call for ‘deep reform’ to counter perceptions of inaction on Brereton inquiry

Exclusive: Despite war crimes inquiry saying commanders ‘must bear’ responsibility for what happened on their watch, the previous government suspended punishment against them

AAP

Defence force chiefs appeal to veterans

The leadership of Australia's defence forces have urged veterans to share their experiences with the royal commission into suicide among service personnel.

ABC News

Peter Dutton's ban on 'woke' defence events overturned

An inclusive morning tea event banned by former defence minister Peter Dutton for being part of a 'woke agenda' is back on the menu, after the new minister orders the ban to be scrapped.

The Canberra Times

Dutton's 'anti-woke' memo to Defence overturned

Top Defence officials tell staff they can resume building capability through a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The Independent UK

Pacific defense chiefs meet against backdrop of rising China

Defense chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific gathered this week to bolster their connections against a backdrop of China’s ongoing campaign to expand its influence and military presence in the region

The Guardian - AU

‘History will judge us’: Richard Marles commits to defence reform after Afghan war crimes inquiry

Defence minister says Australia must ‘make right this appalling set of circumstances’ and promises to keep parliament informed of progress

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