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Sorry, it’s not gallantry that wins wars, it’s economic might

Whatever their causes, wars are usually won by the side with the most economic resources. Here’s why.

  • Ross Gittins

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Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell said the military was well below target staffing levels.

Defence Force under ‘stress’ as chief reveals true extent of staff crisis

Allowing foreigners to serve in Australia’s armed forces is among changes being considered to bolster a sluggish recruitment effort that has left the military short thousands of personnel.

  • Matthew Knott
The government is considering adding a further three air warfare destroyers to the nation’s fleet, taking the total to six.

Navy firepower boost: Review wants more destroyers, fewer frigates

Three heavily armed air warfare destroyers would be added to the national fleet under a plan being considered by the federal government

  • Matthew Knott
The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter has been plagued by technical difficulties since entering service in 2007.

Government scrambles to secure US helicopters after retiring Taipan fleet

The fleet of 47 Taipans are permanently grounded. Three of the 40 Blackhawks that replace them have arrived, leaving a capability gap.

  • Matthew Knott
Sir Angus Houston meets with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles to deliver the Defence Strategic Review report

‘New era in defence policy’: Government to overhaul nation’s military

A confidential review will form the basis of a blueprint to reshape the Australian Defence Force to counter China’s rapid military build-up.

  • Matthew Knott
Defence Minister Richard Marles says there is no doubt the AUKUS submarine pact will put pressure on the US defence industries.

‘No doubt’: Defence minister says subs pact will stretch US industries

Defence Minister Richard Marles concedes Australia must develop its own submarine-building capabilities after two US senators warned the AUKUS deal would stretch their country’s industry to ‘breaking point’.

  • Angus Thompson, Rachael Dexter and Matthew Knott
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Australia’s new submarines based on US tech may not be in operation until the 2040s.

Australia must consider new conventional submarines before going nuclear: Experts

Defence experts say Australia needs to consider a conventional fleet of submarines to fill the looming capability gap before our nuclear submarines are ready.

  • Anthony Galloway
The Hunter-class frigate has program has been criticised in recent weeks.

‘No Plan B’: Concerns over $45b frigates program ‘taken out of context’, Defence officials insist

Defence officials have confirmed they are not exploring alternatives to the frigates program, despite an internal report showing the warships will be slower and have a shorter range than originally intended.

  • Anthony Galloway
The Australian submarines may be based on Britain’s Astute class vessels.

Australia looking at existing design to ‘accelerate’ delivery of nuclear-powered submarines

Basing it on an existing design would allow Australia to build the nuclear-powered submarines more quickly.

  • Anthony Galloway
A US Navy Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopter.

Australian Navy helicopter crashes in Philippine Sea

Three Navy personnel suffered minor injuries after ditching the aircraft during a routine flight on Wednesday night.

  • Anthony Galloway

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