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Fact check: is Australia exporting weapons to Israel?

The Greens want the government to ‘immediately stop military exports’ to Israel, but Labor says the party’s claims are ‘misinformation’. What are the facts?

The Guardian - AU

Erin Ward: Wife of US Department of Defense Deputy Caught Naked With Minor In Car

Erin Ward, the disgraced female teacher in Nebraska caught having sex with a minor student, has been revealed as the wife of a Dept of Defence Deputy Director.

International Business Times UK

ADF seeks deal on crocodile attack work safety charge

An out of court resolution has been sought by the Australian Defence Force after two soldiers were mauled by a crocodile in far north Queensland.

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Possible breakthrough for Majura Valley farmers after two-decade standoff

Farmers could be put on a lease for the first time in 20 years.

The Canberra Times

Defence admits attending UFO briefing after vigorous denials

The department has refused to explain the about-face.

The Canberra Times

'They've been disrespected': Liberals blast govt over rural leases saga

The ACT government says it is waiting on Defence to do its bit.

The Canberra Times

Defence Dept challenges soldier croc attack claims

The Department of Defence has been charged under workplace safety laws after soldiers suffered significant injuries including crocodile bite and claw wounds.

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Majura Valley farmers feel 'ghosted' by government as lease limbo lingers

It's been more than a year since 25-year leases were offered.

The Canberra Times

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

Three South African Navy personnel dead in freak submarine incident at sea

South Africa’s south coast has been hit by extremely rough seas, known as ‘spring tide’ phenomenon, since last weekend.

Al Jazeera

Senator responds to report – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s defence department clamps down on private consultants

Exclusive: federal government has moved to stop the re-engagement of consultants within Defence after more than $1.3bn spent in the last financial year

The Guardian - AU

Senior robodebt bureaucrat suspended from $900k role

A senior bureaucrat found to have misled cabinet over the illegal robodebt scheme has been suspended without pay from her $900,000 a year defence advisory role.

AAP

Kathryn Campbell retaining Aukus role would be ‘insult’ to robodebt victims, crossbenchers say

Former head of the Department of Human Services faces calls to resign after royal commission findings

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Former soldier swindles Defence Force during period of 'badness'

He has avoided a conviction after returning the nearly $15,000 he gained.

Dublin Live

Astronomer calls for Government to monitor Irish skies for UFOs as Dublin 'quite attractive'

Dr Ansbro said there’s a "reluctance" from the Government to deal with the issue because they know this is "a phenomenon not on their radar"

Irish Mirror

Astronomer leads calls for Government to monitor Irish skies for UFOs

Dr Ansbro said there’s a "reluctance" from the Government to deal with the issue because they know this is "a phenomenon not on their radar"

Dublin Live

The truth about UFOs is out there - but no one knows who to report it to in Ireland

FOI documents reveal baffled civil servants were unable to assign a sighting made in Kilcock, Co Kildare, as they couldn’t figure out whose remit alien activity is

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The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Why new claims about UFOs have experts wondering if the truth really is out there

In today’s newsletter: A former US official said the country has “intact” alien vehicles – and changing attitudes mean some are taking the idea more seriously

ABC News

Wreck Bay Aboriginal community says its voice has been ignored in PFAS settlement

The federal government has been accused of failing to listen to the voice of a First Nation's community on the NSW South Coast after failing to settle a PFAS contamination claim.

ABC News

Former soldier levels allegations of sexual abuse by Department of Defence staff

An Australian Army veteran, who alleges she was sexually assaulted twice while serving, blasts the response from the Department of Defence at the time.

Newcastle Herald

Maps show Williamtown PFAS plume appears to be moving south

Department of Defence has spent more than $100 million in recent years remediating PFAS hotspots

Daily Mirror

Biden to send 1,500 troops to Mexican border as migrant crossings set to increase

The Biden administration will send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions. However, they will not be asked to assist with law enforcement

The Guardian - AU

Australian government to buy Canberra-based radar company for nearly $500m

Commonwealth will take control of CEA Technologies saying the company’s phased array radar capabilities are a critical sovereign capability

ABC News

Bushmaster future unclear as Australian military's switches focus to long-range strike capabilities amid China threat

The Australian government has provided Ukraine with 90 Bendigo-made Bushmasters, but with no future contracts in the pipeline, the future of Thales Australia in regional Victoria is unclear.

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