Soldier drug claims ‘of concern’: PM
The Prime Minister has refused to comment on claims defence personnel tested positive for illicit drugs days before a special forces soldier’s death.
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Piece depicts ‘confronting’ Aussie war scene
A “confronting” drawing depicting a soldier being subjected to a graphic hazing ritual has caused a stir after being uploaded to the Australian War Memorial website.
Chilling pics reveal Putin’s new nuke missile
Vladimir Putin has shown off his new nuke missile in a chilling video of testing drills, which have previously been seen as a strict warning to the West.
Army truck drives through servo roof
An Australian military truck has got stuck in an awkward situation at a Queensland service station, causing serious damage.
Wife of army whistleblower’s gut-wrenching act
The wife of an army whistleblower who will go to prison for leaking military secrets has shared her devastation at the news.
Ex-wife’s call ahead of court battle
The family of defence whistleblower David McBride is bracing for a potential jail sentence as his nearly five-year legal battle draws to a close.
Scary pics show China showdown brewing
Damning new evidence has emerged showing China’s aggressive territorial expansion in the South China Sea.
Number that should terrify every human
Horror warnings about the impact of a nuclear launch haven’t stopped a select few leaders from threatening to unleash armageddon.
‘Cruel’ three-day wait for Taipan updates
The families of four air crewmen on-board a helicopter that crashed off the North Queensland coast were given false hope that they were alive for three days.
Suspect detail in flare-up no one spotted
A diplomatic spat flared after a military helicopter became entangled in a heated moment with the Chinese navy. But who is to blame?
China’s spy claim as flare fight escalates
China accused Australia of spying, after dropping flares in front of an Australian military helicopter in a move the PM has deemed “unacceptable”.
Albo calls out China over ‘dangerous’ act
Australia is furious after a Chinese fighter jet engaged in a “dangerous” mid-air confrontation.
‘Profoundly disturbing’: China Australia move
Canberra has slammed Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet engaged in a risky confrontation with an Australian naval helicopter.
‘No regrets’: Army whistleblower faces jail
A former army lawyer who leaked classified documents to the ABC will learn his fate when he is sentenced next week.
‘Something major’ as China stockpiles goods
Something strange is happening in China and all indications point to an invasion that would change the world forever.
Next move in fatal chopper crash probe
More hearings will be needed before an independent inquiry can hand down its report into how and why four aircrewmen died.
‘Surprise’ over early Taipan retirement
An Airbus official has given insight into the maintenance of the Taipan fleet – the aircraft which crashed killing four Australian Army officers.
‘Going to die’: Army pilot’s Taipan warning
An army captain who died in a helicopter warned his superiors about his ongoing concerns about safety and crew fatigue before the failed mission.
‘Cruel’ way Taipan crash families dealt blow
The partner of an airman killed in an MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash has revealed how difficult it was in the days after the fatal incident.
Ominous find in picture sparks global fears
UN officials have revealed the worrying discovery hidden in debris following a missile strike on a decimated Ukrainian city.
Major breaks down over fatal chopper crash
Army experts have defended ‘risky’ equipment at an inquiry into the fatal Taipan helicopter crash off Lindeman Island during a night-time exercise.
‘Weeks, not months’: Iran’s scary nuke plan
Iran is “weeks, not months” away from a landmark moment that will see them so much closer to nuclear armament.
Australia’s ‘critical’ new $100m Ukraine aid
Australia will provide $100 million in “critical” funding and supplies to Ukraine as, Kyiv pleads for assistance.
Illegal boat arrivals ‘walked onto air base’
A group of Chinese men who arrived illegally by boat on Australia’s remote northwest coast earlier this month walked onto an air base being used by the ADF undetected.
Satellite photos reveal chilling reality
Satellite photos have revealed a glimpse into the next step in the ongoing war in Gaza, with a mounting catastrophe looming.
What’s happening on Anzac Day in Australia
A full rundown on what’s happening this Anzac Day, a national day of commemoration, in capital cities across Australia.
Ominous world prediction comes true
In June 2023, security experts made an ominous prediction about the world and, terrifyingly, it looks as though it’s coming true. Warning: Distressing.
‘Be careful’: China’s ominous warning to Albo
China has hit back at Australia’s “unwarranted anxieties”, warning of the danger of a close alliance with the US.
‘Ghost sharks’ key to Aussie defence
The stealthy undersea robots will soon be deployed in Australia’s bid to bolster our defence forces.
China slams Aussie ‘Cold War mentality’
Australia’s announcement it would spend more on missiles and ships to tackle a rising China has not gone down well in Beijing.
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