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Defence to continue disaster response support: Marles

Australia's military will continue to provide people and equipment to help disaster response, as the alarm is sounded on the impact on the defence force.

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Hi-tech hub to boost combat defences for volatile times

A collaboration centre for hi-tech combat systems will help Australia defend itself amid global volatility the new facility's operator warns is a certainty.

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Aussie firms aim to be in firing line of AUKUS deals

Australian industry will get a helping hand to break into US and UK supply chains in a bid to prevent local businesses missing out on lucrative contracts.

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US sending 'tectonic changes' over security commitments

If the US pulls all support for Ukraine, it could send a dangerous signal about its commitment to security in the Pacific, the Ukrainian ambassador says.

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Taiwan reaches out as China shrugs at Tasman navy drill

China employs grey-zone tactics to push the boundaries and create a new normal, says a Taiwanese envoy as the major power downplays its naval presence.

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Minister calm on lag in reporting Chinese navy activity

Australia's defence minister downplays concerns about time taken by New Zealand to raise an alert about Chinese warships warning of live fire in the Tasman Sea.

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Australian aviation authorities first informed about Chinese live firing drill by Virgin pilot

Airservices Australia notified Australian defence force about drills 10 minutes after initial contact with pilot, estimates hears

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China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire naval exercises. So, why are Australia and NZ so worried?

In recent days, the Chinese Navy conducted two live-fire military exercises in waters near Australia and New Zealand, sparking concern in both countries.

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Brisbane bus drivers push back strike action – as it happened

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China accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ live-fire drills that led to planes changing course mid-flight

China says Australia made ‘unreasonable accusations’ and deliberately hyped the situation after naval drills

The Independent UK

Australia Says China Has Not Explained Naval Live-fire Warning

Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course.

International Business Times

Australia Says No Live Firing Seen Or Heard From Chinese Ships

Australia says it detected no live firing from Chinese naval ships off its east coast, despite the vessels broadcasting a warning that forced commercial flights to detour.

International Business Times

Australia confronts China over apparent live-fire exercises conducted off coastline

Deputy PM Richard Marles says explanation for the drills, which were conducted in international waters and according to international law, are ‘unsatisfactory’

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China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

A Chinese warship has conducted a second live-fire drill in as many days, according to New Zealand navy personnel.

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Chinese Military Ships Spotted Near Australia's Coast

Australia and New Zealand monitor Chinese military ships near their coasts. Unsafe interaction between Chinese and Australian aircraft in the South China Sea.

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A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer

Today, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles began negotiations with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Billy Joseph, on a defence treaty. This builds on the bilateral security agreement signed between the countries in 2023.

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Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships

Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’.

AAP

Australia watching 'every move' China takes off coast

Australia is being urged to invest in its own maritime capability after the Chinese military was caught sailing hundreds of kilometres off the nation's coast.

The Independent UK

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

The Guardian - AU

Australia will ‘watch every move’ of Chinese warships detected off east coast

Ships’ presence off east coast follows incident in South China Sea in which a Chinese fighter jet released flares in front of Australian military plane

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Australia supports Ukraine as Trump trash talks leader

Australia's leaders have slammed Russia and urged the international community not to give "an inch" after Donald Trump attacked the Ukrainian president.

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Turnbull says ‘we cannot assume we can rely on America’ under Trump – as it happened

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PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length

Australia and Papua New Guinea have begun defence treaty talks with a warm embrace, ensuring they are "tied to the hip" in a rebuke to China's influence.

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