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Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine

New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.

The Canberra Times

Nation commemorates Anzac Day to remember the fallen

Veterans, defence personnel and their families proudly displayed service medals on marches in honour of those who died or were injured defending Australia.

AAP

Following 'footsteps of giants': PM embarks on Kokoda

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to make history and walk sections of the Kokoda Track with Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape.

AAP

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Australia plans for a ‘less certain’ future in Asia — one where the US may not remain the dominant force

The US talks of Aukus as ‘binding’ the allies for decades to come, but Richard Marles says Australia must become more ‘self-reliant’

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s worst minister and worst bureaucrats to get $10 billion more to play with

Can Richard Marles and the Department of Defence be trusted with $10 billion a year extra in spending? The answer is already no.

Crikey

Family forced through 'hoop after hoop' over boy's care

A government department failed to support the family of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy before he fatally self-harmed under state care, an advocate says.

AAP

Hiccups in Solomon Is vote but results expected soon

Some hiccups were experienced in the Solomon Islands' largest-ever and most-closely-watched election, authorities say.

AAP

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China bristles at defence rise that might not be enough

China has weighed in on Australia's move to spend extra money on defence under a new strategy, but experts are concerned about several areas of the plan.

AAP

Climate fundraisers coming for Dutton’s seat

The group that funded teal success at the last election is zoning in on Dickson, Australia’s Defence budget is higher than ever before, and a Sydney University academic says he was sacked for ‘whistleblowing’.

Crikey

Australia Unveils New Defence Strategy, With Eye On 'Coercive' China

Australia unveiled its first National Defence Strategy on Wednesday, signalling a new focus on deterring China's "coercive tactics" in a region seen as lurching towards conflict.

International Business Times

Afternoon Update: Labor’s $50bn boost to defence; Queensland LNP backs emissions cuts; and Australia’s Olympics uniform revealed

Marles flags plans to recruit non-citizens to serve in the ADF

The Guardian - AU

National Defence Strategy eyes Hunter as Indo-Pacific industry hub in $50 billion military spend

Hunter defence industry has been turbo charged by the first National Defence Strategy.

Newcastle Herald

Plans for new fighter jets on back burner despite Labor’s $50bn boost to defence spending

Military funding to undergo major shake-up Albanese government says will ensure ADF can project power further from Australian shores

The Guardian - AU

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Australia will increase defence spending over the next decade to meet new threats but some programmes have been torpedoed.

AAP

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Who is Vice Admiral David Johnston, the new ADF chief?

A Navy veteran since the age of 16, Johnston is seen as a capable but cautious commander whose experience training submarine crews will be an asset in the context of the AUKUS pact.

The Guardian - AU

Australia says military collaboration with Japan is not about creating ‘Jaukus’

Australia, UK and US say they want to support regional stability and security but China ‘gravely concerned’

Crikey

Abbott wanted zero women: Bishop

Julie Bishop has alleged that Tony Abbott wanted no women in his 2013 cabinet, Australia ‘alarmed’ by Israel’s dismissal of Zomi Frankcom’s death, and Bridget McKenzie wanted heaps more cash for sports rorts.

The Guardian - AU

Gaza killings: Australia plans to appoint independent adviser to scrutinise Israeli inquiry

Penny Wong demands Israel preserve evidence because of unsatisfactory initial inquiry as Israel dismisses two officers over death of seven aid staff

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The Guardian - AU

Heavy rain continues in NSW; SA police head to Alice Springs for backup – as it happened

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US shipyards up to three years behind schedule on submarines as concerns grow for Aukus pact

Greens senator David Shoebridge says review of shipbuilding program ‘adds to the growing list of reasons why Aukus is likely to fall over’

AAP

'Tough, necessary' defence cuts to refocus Pacific plan

Military projects are set to be slashed as the Albanese government reframes its defence strategy around challenges in the Indo-Pacific.

AAP

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Cold water has been poured on claims a Donald Trump presidency would threaten Australia's acquisition of nuclear powered submarines.

AAP

Tougher restrictions for military secret sharing pass

Defence personnel privy to secrets and companies working with third countries will face stricter regulations under new laws aiming to bolster national security.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s $4.6bn Aukus funding to help create more than 1,000 jobs in UK, Rolls-Royce says

Company says work is already under way ‘to double the size of the Rolls-Royce Submarines site in the UK

Crikey

AUKUS is a debacle, but the idiot protectionism of its critics is bizarre

We’ve never been given a proper rationale for why we need nuclear submarines. But the least stupid thing about AUKUS is getting the Brits and Americans to make them.

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