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Troops to aid in disasters as govt ponders relief force

Defence forces will remain available to assist during climate-related disasters as the federal government considers responses including a separate relief force.

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Defence 'disdain' for openness labelled a safety risk

The release of documents assessing potential safety risks of the dumped Taipan helicopter fleet were blocked by the Australian Defence Force.

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Gratitude for Australia woven into traditional cloth

Special woven textile goes on display at the Australian War Memorial.

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Protesters interrupt ANU event – as it happened

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US marines killed in aircraft crash off northern Australia named as recovery effort continues

Three marines remain in hospital in Darwin, one in intensive care in a critical condition after the crash of the Osprey aircraft on Sunday

The Guardian - AU

Recruiting for the modern military: new research examines why people choose to serve and who makes the ideal soldier

The recent investigations into alleged war crimes committed by Australian and UK special forces in Afghanistan have raised urgent questions about the conduct of people serving in the military.

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Greens back referring ADF command to criminal court

The Greens will support a referral of the ADF's command to the International Criminal Court, while calling for a broader scope for war crimes investigations.

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ADF leadership referred to International Criminal Court

Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

The New Daily

'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

AAP

Dutton says Ben Roberts-Smith ruling a 'tough day for our country', while Taliban claims foreign forces carried out 'uncountable crimes'

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the court ruling against decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was a "tough day for the country" and believes there has been a "significant culture change" at the Australian Defence Force.

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ADF chief tells Senate estimates he reviewed his own performance commanding troops in Afghanistan

Angus Campbell said he had encouraged the defence minister, Richard Marles, to ‘seek independent views’ before making any decision on the issue

The Guardian - AU

Claims Defence's 'core funding' slipping while Australia continues purchasing military equipment overseas

New budget analysis finds the Australian Defence Force is receiving less "core funding" than before the last election, with parliament this week set to also scrutinise recent controversial overseas military spending decisions.

ABC News

Churn a concern as ADF tackles 'scary' troop shortfall

The Australian Defence Force is facing a high churn rate and failure to meet growth targets with a shortfall in personnel described by one MP as "pretty scary".

AAP

Helicopter with army markings that made emergency landing on Melbourne oval not part of ADF

The Australian Defence Force says it is making inquiries after a helicopter painted in army colours that is no longer part of its fleet made an emergency landing in Melbourne this afternoon.

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Dubbo RSL sub-branch establishes drop-in centre for western NSW veterans

A RSL sub-branch is trying to change the view that the clubs are only for "old blokes" as it welcomes veterans of all ages who want to meet other defence force personnel who understand their experiences.

The Guardian - AU

Reliance on Australia’s military during natural disasters comes at a cost, senator says

Climate change and humanitarian crisis are calling on too many ADF resources which should be reserved for conflict, Tony Sheldon says

The Conversation

The most significant defence review in 40 years positions Australia for complex threats in a changing region

Before today’s release of the government’s defence strategic review, Defence Minister Richard Marles said it would be the most important examination of Australia’s defence capabilities since the 1986 “Dibb Report” authored by Professor Paul Dibb.

The New Daily

Roberts-Smith probes defence meetings with journalist

Ben Roberts-Smith is seeking diary entries about alleged meetings between Defence and a journalist.

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Urgent revamp needed for out-of-date defence force, review concludes

A declassified review of the Australian Defence Force says the nation cannot rely on long warning times for a conflict

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David McBride to face trial this year as Australian Defence Force investigates alleged Afghanistan war crimes

Former military lawyer David McBride will be tried in November, as the Australian Defence Force investigates alleged Afghanistan war crimes.

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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".

ABC News

Defence spends $110 million on second-hand commercial vessel for undersea military operations

A 10-year-old Norwegian ship bought by Australia for $110 million will soon be converted into a defence force vessel, dedicated to supporting future undersea military operations.

ABC News

Surveillance technology for ADF being created in Yinnar robotics workshop

A group of inventors operating out of a small workshop in regional Victoria are creating surveillance technology that will help the military by replacing dangerous patrol duties.

The New Daily

Unsustainable: Defence warns it can’t meet disaster response demand

The Australian Defence Force warns unprecedented natural disasters are placing pressure on its workforce responding to them.

AAP

ADF disaster response may not be sustainable in future

More intense and more frequent natural disasters could mean defence force clean-up efforts may not be sustainable, emergency chiefs have warned.

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