New drug to ‘hibernate’ shot soldiers
WHEN a soldier gets shot, time is a killer: As the blood flows, the heart and brain shut down. A new treatment seeks to reprogram the body’s response.
Inventions
Lambie to PM: Give Diggers a happy Christmas
JACQUI Lambie has stepped up her fight to improve defence pay, saying she’ll reject all Government bills if the Prime Minister doesn’t budge.
Australia ‘in range of China’s bombers’
CHINA is building an air base on a remote, disputed island chain off its coast. For the first time, it would put China’s bombers within range of Australia.
The UK’s cheeky messages to Putin
IN the face of blatant lies by Russia that its forces are not fighting in Ukraine, Britain has issued President Putin a crash-course on how to spot his own tanks.
US military’s spies of the future
WE know the US military is downsizing, but this is ridiculous: The next big thing in their arsenal is about the size of a soldier’s thumb.
G-string in the backyard pic just the beginning
AS MORE people get access to drones, it has become easier than ever for people to spy on us in our homes and the government isn’t doing anything about it.
The secret survival bunkers for millionaires
THESE luxurious underground apartments feature a pool, theatre and even a shooting range. They can also withstand a nuclear apocalypse. But they’ll cost you.
The wage war Tony Abbott just can’t win
OPINION: The Abbott Government has picked a wages fight with the military it will not win. Instead it will only end up backfiring, big time.
More Aussie soldiers speak out
THE Government is under pressure from our own armed forces, with a controversial decision continuing to cause outrage.
‘I am ashamed to be an Australian Soldier’
IT was his dream to serve his country, now an Australian soldier speaks out about why he’s “thoroughly disgusted” to serve in our nation’s army.
Diggers forced to buy own boots
ARMY recruits already angry about wage negotiations will still have to spend their own money on proper safety equipment.
Hi-tech hobby that could end in tragedy
IT’S taking off in popularity among amateurs and professionals alike. But authorities fear a disaster is simply a matter of time.
Why police are ‘terrified’ of 3D printers
A MAN has been sent to jail after completing a rather unusual DIY project using his 3D printer. And Australian police are genuinely worried.
Australia’s $20 billion submarine war
AUSTRALIA needs costly new submarines and the world is racing to snare the multi-billion-dollar contract. Germany’s bid could be the most promising yet.
Inside our ISIS mission base
THIS is where Australia’s Defence Forces are preparing for war in Iraq – and Super Hornet jets are fully loaded with laser-guided missiles ready to be fired.
Jihadist thugs aren’t fools
THE plan to bomb ISIS out of existence with air strikes alone will not be enough to destroy it, and experts reveal the challenges we face ahead.
War plans for a ‘loser’ ISIL leader
MAJOR General Craig Orme, who is leading Australia’s air strikes, has criticised the Islamic State as he revealed his plans for its “loser” leader and his terror group.
The Islamic State ‘will get smacked’
THE man leading Australia’s Joint Task Force operations in the Middle East against ISIL has revealed how they plan to exploit the group’s vulnerabilities.
How to detect a suicide bomber
THIS is how Australian Defence Forces learn how to detect a suicide bomber in training – there’s a bang and a boot flies 50m skywards, and hits the ground shredded.
Secret meeting to help us beat ISIS
A SECRET meeting involving John Howard in a backroom of Parliament House ensured Australia’s first RAAF combat mission against ISIS could go ahead.
Top Guns loaded with firepower
THESE are some of the bombs Australia has in store for the Islamic State scourge, which air force technicians have secured to our fighter jets before they strike.
Abbott’s $500m war plane splash
EXCLUSIVE: The Abbott Government is bolstering our war chest, spending $500 million on two additional Boeing C-17 Globemaster transport jets.
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