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AUKUS
White House pushes for AUKUS to move to ‘pillar two’ weapons focus
The US National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, revealed in an interview that he wanted to see “two or three signature projects” before Joe Biden leaves office.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Brutal butcher or brilliant general? Meet Ukraine’s top soldier taking the war to Russia
The 59-year-old’s daring invasion of Russia’s Kursk region has put him in the spotlight.
- by Roland Oliphant
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Veteran suicide royal commission
‘My life was destroyed’: Veteran suicide families speak out
With the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran suicide about to release its findings, six families disclose their heartbreak, their belief that the system let them down – and what they would like to see changed.
- by Tim Barlass
Everyone holds a picture: veteran suicide families’ hopes for the Royal Commission - vision
Julie-Ann Finney speaks about her son, Dave, his passing, his experience with The Australian Defence Force and her hopes for Royal commission outcomes.
Chinese spy plane breaches Japan’s airspace
Japan lodged a formal protest with the Chinese government, summoning the Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese embassy in Tokyo.
- by Lisa Visentin
Australia strikes deal to build our own long-range missiles
The missiles will cost $4 million each and have a range over 275 kilometres.
- by Matthew Knott
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ADF
Pilots switched in minutes before fatal Taipan crash
Multiple sources have also said that investigators have effectively ruled out mechanical, engine or airframe fault as a cause for the tragedy.
- by Andrew Probyn and Hannah Bowers
Opinion
AUKUS
AUKUS is unhinged from reality. Australia will only ever be a pitstop for nuclear subs
We will host but not operate AUKUS submarines supplied by the US and Britain. The notion of building our own would be funny if there wasn’t so much at stake.
- by Elizabeth Buchanan
National Anti-Corruption Commission raided home of Bruce Lehrmann
Search warrants seen by this masthead show officers were authorised under the Crimes Act to search for “documents concerning any submarine deal”.
- by Olivia Ireland
Opinion
Trump's America
If Trump returns to the White House, Australia may need its own nukes
The more the US depends on Australia, the more likely it will defend it, runs the logic. But if Trump returns to the White House, a rethink will be required.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Political lobbying
Lobbyland: Pyne, Feeney open doors in defence
A weapons supplier with more than $200 million in federal deals has emerged as one of the best-connected companies in federal politics.
- by David Crowe
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