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Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting

Defence science is proving crucial as smaller powers stand up to China and Russia but can also be used to deter war in an increasingly uncertain future.

AAP

Reflections reveal climate risk to Murray-Darling Basin

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has identified a drying climate as a key risk factor for Australia's largest river system and the people who depend on it.

AAP

Greens push Labor to release declassified climate crisis report ‘full of explosive truths’

Transparency would help MPs ‘weigh up predicted wars, water shortages and supply chain collapses against every new coal and gas approval’

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Former defence chief Angus Houston hits out at China, warns of 'miscalculation' leading to possible military conflict

Australia's former defence chief Sir Angus Houston blasts the slow progress in producing missiles locally while speaking publicly for the first time after the release of the Defence Strategic Review.

ABC News

The defence review says Australia is at little risk of a land invasion – but that’s not where the threats end

Fears of direct military invasion are too narrow a frame to get a true picture of the Indo-Pacific’s security outlook, report argues

The Guardian - AU

The much-anticipated defence review is here. So what does it say, and what does it mean for Australia?

The Albanese government on Monday released a declassified version of the much-anticipated defence strategic review, authored by former defence chief Angus Houston and former defence minister Stephen Smith.

The Conversation

Defence strategic review: Australia will build longer range military power amid ‘radically different’ security environment

Government considers establishment of domestic manufacturing as review warns Australia’s military capability structured for ‘a bygone era’

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Defence force shifts posture to ready Australia for 'missile age', and combat threats further from shore

The federal government announces a major shift in defence's posture as the world enters the "missile age", warning Australia's natural defences have been radically reduced.

ABC News

Australia’s defence force faces once in a generation shake-up – but to what purpose?

Key strategists say military needs to focus on maritime and long-range strike capabilities to defend Australia’s interests across a wider region

The Guardian - AU

AUKUS alliance 'future' for Australia's security: PM

Anthony Albanese says Australians can have confidence in the defence force, as he positions the US and UK as key partners in the nation's future security.

AAP

Australia's defence and diplomacy straddles space between China and the United States

Davos, defence spending and China

Newcastle Herald

Review will decide the future of Australia's defence force

Marles faces rising defence costs and competing interests.

The Canberra Times

Two former defence leaders paid almost $800,000 to review Australia’s military capabilities

Review by Sir Angus Houston and Stephen Smith will respond to increasing challenges in the Pacific and make recommendations ‘for the next decade and beyond’

The Guardian - AU

Defence expert Paul Dibb says Australia faces 'probability of high-intensity conflict' in the region

When the government announced a landmark defence review this week, it invoked Paul Dibb's work for the Hawke government 30 years ago. Three decades on, he explains why this latest review is so significant.

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Marles looks to South Korean defence ties

As Australia launches a defence strategic review, the deputy prime minister has met with South Korea’s defence minister in Canberra.

AAP

Government launches defence force review

The federal government has announced a strategic review of Australia's military structure and posture, the first in 10 years, alongside talks on new submarines.

Crikey

‘Worst’ security threats prompts review

The federal government has announced a strategic review of Australia’s military structure and posture, the first in 10 years, alongside talks on new submarines.

ABC News

Australia's military structure, preparedness and investments to be reviewed for first time in a decade

Former defence minister Stephen Smith will join retired Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston in conducting the first review of Defence Force structure in a decade.

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Oil and gas lobby boss to head Murray-Darling Basin Authority, as former LNP politician set to chair river study

A gas lobbyist and a former LNP politician have been appointed to Murray-Darling Basin roles only days out from the federal election being called.

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