Brereton report’s memorial spot
The refurbished Australian War Memorial will include an exhibit focusing on the one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s military history.
Defence
Super probe began two years ago
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs started investigating two years ago whether it had failed to pay up to $50m in superannuation to war trauma psychologists. So why did the minister only find out in the middle of this year?
Marles slams unpaid super scandal
Richard Marles has described as ‘absolutely not acceptable’ the historical underpayment of superannuation to psychologists responsible for counselling soldiers, veterans and their families.
Big Defence projects running 36 years late
Defence’s biggest projects are running a combined 36.8 years late as Labor spins its wheels on its pledge to get military procurement back on track.
Critical thinking: strategic institutes fear funding cuts
One of Australia’s top strategic think tanks has warned that the government is preparing to nobble the organisation following a review that will allow its funding to be slashed if it doesn’t toe the line.
$50m super pay scandal hits soldiers
Thousands of psychologists and mental health social workers providing counselling for Australia’s soldiers and military veterans have not been paid up to $50m in superannuation for 12 years by the federal government.
‘I’m going to skin you’: Australians at war in Ukraine
Dramatic footage has emerged of Australians fighting in Ukraine showing the chaos and horror on the frontline as their unit is targeted by drones and enemy gunfire | WATCH
Marles won’t rule out Aussie peacekeepers in Ukraine
The Defence Minister has refused to rule out Australia being involved in Ukraine on the ground in a future peacekeeping role.
Warning on Japan $10bn frigate deal bid
Tokyo has established a powerful new ‘all-Japan’ committee to lead its campaign to win a $10bn frigate deal with Australia, as questions grow over the level of risk associated with its bid.
Your country needs YOU! A case for hard patriotism
We still live in a sheltered land, at least in our national imagination, but distance no longer affords us protection – we must be prepared to stand up for ourselves.
Concern about Collins-class subs
Long-running maintenance problems surrounding the troubled submarines have put five of the six boats out of action.
Ex-spy demands apology from ASIO
A former high-profile intelligence officer has demanded an apology from ASIO director-general Mike Burgess after raids on his home and office.
Australia joins exclusive club with long-range missiles
The navy has taken a massive leap forward in its long-range strike capability, firing a Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time.
Security veto in Nauru treaty sidelines China
Australia will be able to block visits by Chinese warships to Nauru and get a veto over the country’s future security, banking and telecommunications relationships.
‘Strategic case’ made for Japanese frigate
Former Japanese ambassador Shingo Yamagami has urged Anthony Albanese to prioritise the nations’ ‘quasi alliance’ by choosing his country’s Mogami frigate.
RSL urges action to protect vulnerable veterans
A homeless, drug-addicted veteran was shot last month just days after he received an almost $200,000 lump sum compensation payment, underscoring the risks surrounding some vulnerable ex-soldiers.
PM’s vow is hollow without fast and effective reform
Anthony Albanese has vowed the most comprehensive reform ever to Defence culture and veterans’ care. But how far is he prepared to go to deliver on the promise?
ADF sex offenders to be targeted
Sex offenders will be forced out of the ADF and officer promotions will be tied to “emotional intelligence” in a major overhaul to stamp out a veterans’ suicide epidemic.
Former defence chief tipped for top diplomatic role
Angus Campbell is expected to be appointed Australia’s next ambassador to the EU, NATO Belgium and Luxembourg.
US budget plea stokes AUKUS fears
The White House has made an emergency funding request to congress to shore up Virginia-class submarine production, stoking doubts the US will have enough boats to meet its AUKUS pledge.
Asleep at the switch safeguarding critical seabed infrastructure
They’re vital to Australia’s links to the world and variety of green energy generation facilities, yet underwater fibre-optic cables, electricity cables and wind farms are open to attack.
Marles condemns Russia’s nuke threat as ‘reprehensible’
Richard Marles has backed Ukraine’s right to defend itself using long-range US missiles, amid Russia’s nuclear threats.
Defence morale plunges as chiefs fail leadership test
Defence personnel are losing faith in their senior leaders, with fewer than a third of soldiers and sailors now rating their commanders as effective.
Trump urged to support Australia on China, as Rudd warms ties
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has warned president-elect Donald Trump not to turn his back on Australia, while ambassador Kevin Rudd declared the country ‘is ready’ to work closely with the new president.
Secrecy over Musk launch for ADF
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has launched a secret communications satellite for the Australian Defence Force just weeks after the Albanese government cancelled a $7bn military space program.
PNG wary of citizenship rule for ADF recruits
Anthony Albanese’s hopes to recruit Papua New Guineans to serve in the ADF have hit a stumbling block, with PNG expressing concern its people would have to take out Australian citizenship.
Japanese troops to join US marines in NT
Up to 600 Japanese amphibious force personnel will join annual US Marines Corps deployments to the Top End from next year, turbocharging training with Australian Defence Force personnel.
Trump will question AUKUS but back it: former NSA chief
Australia must prepare to make the case about key aspects of its alliance with the US to the transactional new president, says the former head of America’s largest intelligence agency.
Marles vows tighter defence bonds with Manila
Richard Marles has vowed to ramp up Australia’s military partnership with The Philippines as Manila warns of China’s increasingly ‘aggressive and illegal’ incursions into its maritime territory.
‘Selfless acts’: posthumous VC for Vietnam vet who braved enemy fire to try to save mates
Richard Norden is the 102nd Australian, and the fifth who served in Vietnam, to receive the nation’s highest military honour. But it didn’t happen without a fight.
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