Tag: Defence and National Security
No HMAS Sydney cover-up, inquiry hears
An inquiry into the sinking of HMAS Sydney has been told there is no basis to claims of government conspiracy to cover up what really happened to the warship. [MORE]
2 Australians wounded in Afghanistan
An Australian soldier and a defence force worker have been wounded in a roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan. [MORE]
ADF releases name of soldier killed in Afghanistan
The Australian Defence Force has released the details of the Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan yesterday.[MORE]
Commando's death won't be vain: Fitzgibbon
Joel Fitzgibbon says latest Australian death in Afghanistan stiffens his resolve in the war against the Taliban.[MORE]
Russian bombers intercepted by US fighter jets
Russian bombers on a patrolling mission in the Arctic have been intercepted by US fighter jets in a scenario reminiscent of the Cold War.[MORE]
Rudd rules out troop boost in Afghanistan
The PM has ruled out deploying more troops to Afghanistan after a seventh Australian was killed in fighting. [MORE]
Aust soldier killed in Afghanistan
An Australian soldier was killed and two others injured in an offensive agains the Taliban in Afghanistan.[MORE]
Tear gas blamed for school health scare
The Army has apologised after tear gas drifted onto school properties during a training exercise in Brisbane.[MORE]
New civil-military centre to improve Asia Pacific security
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has officially opened a new Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence in Queanbeyan. [MORE]
ADF's Taliban assassinations revealed
Feature
A recently released Defence Department report refers to the assassination of Taliban leaders.[MORE]
Emergency services prepare for counter-terrorism exercise
A bus and a train carriage will be blown up as part of a major counter-terrorism exercise in Sydney today.[MORE]
Australia, Spain to boost defence cooperation
Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon and his Spanish counterpart, Carme Chacon, have signed an agreement that aims to boost cooperation between their defence industries.[MORE]
Russian warships approach Venezuela under US gaze
A Russian military fleet is due to arrive off the coast of Venezuela within 48 hours in a symbolic first visit to the region since the Cold War, closely monitored by US officials.[MORE]
Keep missile shield out of Poland, Czech Republic, Obama warned
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned the President-elect Barack Obama that Moscow will respond if he pushes on with plans for a missile defence system in Europe.[MORE]
Defence Force cadet program needs improvements: report
An independent review of the Defence Force cadet scheme says it should be expanded and better managed.[MORE]
Australia unlikely to send troops for US Afghan troop surge
Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon says he has not been asked to increase Australia's troop commitment to Afghanistan at a meeting of defence ministers in the United States.[MORE]
Defence Chief flags mixed effects from global crisis
The Chief of the Defence Force says it is too early to say what impact the global financial crisis will have on his running costs.[MORE]
Thousands protest US-Iraqi security pact
Thousands in Baghdad are in a mass prayer called by cleric Moqtada al-Sadr to protest against a US-Iraqi security pact.[MORE]
Navy short 2,000 sailors: Houston
The Chief of the Australian Defence Force has revealed the Navy is understaffed by 2,000 sailors.[MORE]
Presence still needed in Solomons: AFP
The Australian Federal Police have warned an international presence is still needed to ensure the Solomon Islands remain secure.[MORE]
Houston wants China to explain military boost
The chief of the Australian Defence Force says he wants China to explain its military build-up.[MORE]
Gulf War syndrome research needed: RSL
The RSL says the Federal Government owes it to Australian veterans to fund more research into Gulf War syndrome. [MORE]
Indigenous disadvantage nation's 'biggest blight': Beazley
Former ALP leader, Kim Beazley, says the situation in Indigenous communities is the biggest blight on Australia. [MORE]
HMAS Sydney's unknown sailor laid to rest
The remains of an unknown sailor from HMAS Sydney have been laid to rest at the Geraldton War Cemetery in WA.[MORE]
ADF urged to share personnel with private business
A defence think-tank says the army, navy and air force should share employees with private businesses.[MORE]
