'Bordering on violent': concerns over One Nation video Experts have warned about dangerous political rhetoric amid a bitter feud between a Liberal MP and One Nation. AAP · Sep 10
Grassroots Labor group urges Albanese government to chart course away from ‘American war machine’ Pressure follows revelations US military and weapons manufacturers control or have access to more than 100 bases across Australian continent The Guardian - AU · Sep 7
The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war? Exclusive: US-controlled weapons corporations and forces have control or access to more than 100 facilities across the continent, which some analysts describe as a ‘colonisation’ of Australia’s military. Find a map of them here The Guardian - AU · Sep 6
Australia's sea defences 'lacking' modern minesweepers Abandoning the purchase of modern tools to counter subsea mines leaves key ports and shipping lanes vulnerable to major disruption, Australia has been warned. AAP · Sep 5
Iran-US war latest: JD Vance claims China will help economically isolate Tehran and says conflict ‘not a war’ Vice president claimed that major combat operations ‘lasted about six weeks’ The Independent UK · Sep 3
Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with senior officials from the Trump administration, as Australia is told its capabilities should "match" the US. AAP · Sep 3
Key US treaty should have 'assumptions' questioned Australia and the US are marking the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS treaty, as analysts call for a re-think of how the alliance might operate into the future. AAP · Aug 31
'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty Security analysts have called for further changes to be made to the ANZUS treaty as it nears its 75th anniversary. AAP · Aug 30
Troubled frigate build under way after landmark service Australia has finally begun building its first Hunter-class frigate in Adelaide after major cost overruns and delays plagued the project. AAP · Aug 24
Papua New Guineans to start serving in Aussie defence Defence Minister Richard Marles says a pilot program will begin accepting PNG nationals in Australia's army, navy and air forces by next June. AAP · Aug 16
Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigate as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments The Guardian - AU · Aug 16
No Top Gun but minister survives G-force Hornet flight Defence Minister Richard Marles has found fighter jets are not built for comfort after going up in a Super Hornet. AAP · Aug 7
Canberra and Manila expect defence agreement this year Already strong military relations between Australia and the Philippines will be boosted further by a defence cooperation agreement on track for signing soon. AAP · Aug 7
Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms Labor is holding firm on gambling laws despite growing calls across the parliament for inducements and all advertisements to be outlawed. AAP · Aug 6
AAP · Aug 6 War readiness probed for first time since World War II An inquiry will look at how civil society can support the military and contribute to national preparedness in the event Australia goes to war.
AAP · Aug 4 Drones, lasers, AI on wishlist for evolving battlefield Priority technologies have been identified by Australia's military as it adapts to rapidly evolving warfare and an increasingly complex security environment.
AAP · Jul 31 Aussie firefighters to tackle Europe's deadly blazes Night waterbombing raids flown by Australian firefighters will be a new weapon against France's raging wildfires after calls for help were answered down under.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25 Labor women outnumber men in the caucus. Why are they overlooked as Albanese’s potential successor? Kate Ellis now heads an all-female executive as women hold a majority in the party room for the first time. But when talk turns to leadership, women barely rate
AAP · Jul 23 'Ludicrous' US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach Australian businesses have reacted angrily to the Trump administration's higher tariffs on the nation's exports, as Canberra vows to push for their removal.
AAP · Jul 23 'Jobs not war': Labor rank and file rail against subs News of billions of dollars to help build submarines has angered Labor members who have pushed back against AUKUS at the party's national conference.
The Conversation · Jul 7 View from The Hill: ‘we must disagree with this action’ Albanese tells Beijing On various measures, the Albanese government has been a lot more successful than its Morrison predecessor in dealing with Beijing, although this has partly been because it’s in China’s interests to be more accommodating.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6 Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’
AAP · Jul 6 'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.
The Conversation · Jul 2 Australia shouldn’t try to build its own frontier AI. Here’s why The Trump administration’s recent decision to block foreign access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models has reignited AI sovereignty debates – where nations strive to build and maintain their own AI, rather than using models developed elsewhere.
The Canberra Times · Jun 30 'A kick in the guts' for Canberra: shock move for iconic PM's XI fixture The iconic Manuka Oval fixture will now be moved to a new city.