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Trump admin seeks US Supreme Court nod for policy banning transgender from military service

The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in a legal battle over its policy banning transgender people from serving in the military, seeking to clear the way for the discharge of about two dozen service members.

The Times of India · Aug 29

Pete Hegseth Announces Military Will Test Service Members' Testosterone Levels and Offer Hormone Therapy

The US military will implement annual testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and older, with optional hormone therapy for deficiencies, to maintain readiness and health amid age-related changes

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

The Trans Military Ban Chaos: How an Appeals Court Just Upended Trump's Executive Order

A federal appeals court has ruled Trump's ban on transgender military service unconstitutional, challenging the executive order and maintaining an injunction against removing transgender troops.

International Business Times UK · Jun 2

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Trump's White House UFC Event Will Only Feature Troops Who 'Look Good on Camera', Officials Confirm

The Pentagon is screening troops by waistline for Trump's UFC event, requiring them to meet fitness standards and fund their own travel, sparking criticism from veterans' groups.

International Business Times UK · May 30

Pete Hegseth Faces GOP Revolt as Senators Warn of 'Hollowing Out' at Pentagon

Senate Republicans are turning on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of hollowing out top military ranks and mishandling senior personnel changes at the Pentagon.

International Business Times UK · Apr 27

Pentagon Loyalty Pledge To Pete Hegseth Struck Down By Federal Judge After Journalists Walk Out In Protest

A federal judge has ruled against the Pentagon's press-access policy, citing violations of the First and Fifth Amendments, marking a significant win for press freedom.

International Business Times UK · Mar 23

Financial Disclosures Reveal Millions in Ties Between Trump Officials and the Industries They Help Regulate

ProPublica reports financial conflicts in Trump's administration, linking top officials to firms benefiting from government contracts as ethics oversight weakens.

International Business Times UK · Mar 11

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Anthropic AI Claude Deployed in Iran Strikes As Donald Trump, Pentagon Feud Deepens

Discover how the US military reportedly used Anthropic's Claude AI tool in operations linked to Iran, despite political tensions.

International Business Times UK · Mar 2

Albanese takes safe course, appointing defence chief Greg Moriarty to replace Kevin Rudd

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed the Secretary of the Defence Department, Greg Moriarty, to be Australia’s new ambassador to Washington, succeeding Kevin Rudd, who leaves the position in March.

The Conversation · Jan 25

New York Times sues Pentagon over Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's new media rules

The Pentagon has argued that the policy imposes “common sense” rules that protect the military from release of information that could put them in danger.

Euronews · Dec 4, 2025

Marles confirms Australia is monitoring Chinese ships, announces defence delivery shakeup

Defence Minister Richard Marles has confirmed Australia is monitoring a flotilla of Chinese Navy ships currently in the Philippine Sea but with its destination unknown.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2025

Mark Kelly Faces Pentagon Recall Threat — a Veteran Senator's Stand Sparks Alarm

Senator Mark Kelly faces a Pentagon review over a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders, raising concerns over military law, free speech and political pressure.

International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025

Pentagon watchdog probes if staff deleted Pete Hegseth's Signal chats about Yemen

Hegseth has already has faced questions over the installation of an unsecured internet line in his office that bypassed Pentagon security protocols and revelations that he shared details about US military strikes in multiple Signal chats.

Euronews · Jun 6, 2025

Australian-Designed Weapon System Reportedly Used In Israeli Military Trials

An Australian-designed weapon system has reportedly been trialled by the Israeli military, despite Albanese government’s repeated assurances.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 11, 2025

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Euronews · Apr 3, 2025

Senator criticises Pentagon officials on alleged US troop drawdown in Europe

While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region.

AAP · Oct 13, 2024

Cash bonuses for Australian troops to recruit mates

A plan to give cash bonuses to Australian Defence Force personnel if they successfully refer a person to join their ranks has attracted criticism.

AAP · Mar 31, 2024

ADF member recovering after Israel-Lebanon border blast

An ADF member deployed in a peacekeeping operation is recovering after being injured in a blast during a routine patrol of the Israel-Lebanon border.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Grounded Taipan helicopters 'not suitable' for Ukraine

Problems with the Taipan helicopters' reliability and cost mean they are not suitable for what Ukraine wanted them for, the defence department says.

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ABC News · May 14, 2023

Class action against Department of Defence over alleged PFAS chemicals contamination to begin in Federal Court

Darwin resident Sue lives on the fringe of a PFAS contamination zone and is one of the 30,000 Australians involved in a class action against the Defence Department.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2023

The AUKUS submarine deal requires Australia to dispose of the nuclear waste. Where will it be dumped and will it break any treaties?

As part of the AUKUS deal, Australia must manage all radioactive waste generated by the submarines on Australian soil. What are the types of waste and where will it be disposed of?

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

Port Kembla emerges as preferred site for new submarine base, ahead of AUKUS unveiling

Port Kembla, just south of Wollongong in NSW, firms as the Defence Department's preferred location for a new submarine base that will eventually house Australian nuclear-powered boats.

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