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A new exhibition reveals the fascinating stories behind some of the Hunter's intriguing military structures.

Australia's Department of Defence for the first time confirms the total number of RAAF pilots deployed to the United Kingdom on a secretive mission to remotely operate British armed drones over the Middle East.

Charlie Boase endured 25 operations after he was injured while dismantling equipment following the Korean War. Almost 70 years on, what is the main thing he has learnt in life? Not to get too worried about things.

Canberra Airport opened its gates to the public.

Safety awards for those not involved in accidents in a decade

Australia's first space commander says the country must rapidly develop the ability to take out potential enemy satellites, saying China and Russia's activities in outer space "scare" her.

Military bands, with their shiny instruments, formal uniforms and precision marching are one of the most instantly recognisable symbols of a nation’s defence forces. As such, throughout much of history, their membership as been limited to men: Australian defence force bands only formally welcomed women into their ranks after the…

A month after Australia accused Chinese warships of pointing a laser towards a RAAF surveillance plane in the Arafura Sea, China releases a 12-second clip it says shows the Australian plane flying in a "nuisance", "malicious" and "unprofessional" manner.

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman says its ships were complying with international law and practice when an RAAF aircraft detected a laser being directed at it.

Tensions between Australia and China have increased further, after the Chinese shone a laser at a RAAF surveillance aircraft that was observing Chinese naval activity in Australia’s exclusive economic zone.

A $160 million maintenance facility for high-tech military aircraft will be constructed next to a RAAF base north of Adelaide.