The Latest Breaking News from the Defence Force

Coalition calls out investment in APS pay bargaining

Mike Burgess gives a heartfelt farewell to outgoing Defence chief.

The Canberra Times · Jun 28

Senator's highest-paid public servant claim misses the mark

Senator Dave Sharma says the government's fuel supply co-ordinator is the highest-paid public servant, but others are paid more.

AAP · Jun 23

Top military chiefs defend secrecy over delayed weapons schedules

A report detailing massive defence projects was scrapped in April.

The Canberra Times · Jun 3

Defence chief unaware of commander's torture allegation

A Fijian colonel facing torture allegations was appointed to oversee 3000 Australian troops, without the knowledge of the defence force chief.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

David McBride is facing jailtime for helping reveal alleged war crimes. Will it end whistleblowing in Australia?

The long-awaited trial of former Australian Defence Force lawyer David McBride was short-lived.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2023

New Zealand defence spending set to increase by around $472 million

New Zealand will invest a further NZ$419 million ($264.18 million) to boost the salaries of Defence Force personnel and NZ$328 million to upgrade Defence Force assets and infrastructure, Defence Minister Andrew Little said on Monday.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

Australia defence chief: US intel leak report 'serious' incident

A possible intelligence leak by the United States was a "serious" incident, Angus Campbell, the chief of Australia's Defence Force, said on Tuesday, adding that the U.S. was engaging with its partners to understand the consequences.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2023

New Zealand defence minister says military needs more resources amid growing challenges

New Zealand's military will require big investment as it faces new challenges and greater expectations from regional allies, the country’s new defence minister, Andrew Little, said Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023