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VEEM’s manufacturing process at its Canning Vale foundry.

ManufacturingPremiumPerth firm wins US nuclear sub deal amid AUKUS supply crunch

An $800,000 order has put Perth manufacturer VEEM into the US nuclear-submarine supply chain under AUKUS, as American shipyards battle parts shortages and struggle to lift output for Australia’s future fleet.

Ryan Johnson

Defence Minister Richard Marles fought back tears on Wednesday as he described the identification of his great uncle.

DefenceMarles ‘emotional’ after WWI lost great-uncle identified

Richard Marles has fought back tears as he described the identification of his great uncle, who was lost in the First World War, as an “emotional” moment for him and his family.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Returned & Services League of Australia WA president Duncan Anderson will give the address at Kings Park.

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Only 528 WWII Diggers remain to mark Remembrance Day

As the country pauses for Remembrance Day it is timely to offer a special thanks to the remaining World War II Diggers.

Malcolm Quekett

Some of the emails between ADF staff about the plan among veterans to wear green ribbons in support of Ben Roberts-Smith.

DefenceVideoPremiumDefence was ‘tracking’ supporters of BRS on social media

Australian Defence Force representatives were ‘tracking’ acts of support for Ben Roberts-Smith, following war crime charges being laid against him in the lead up to Anzac Day.

Jake McCallum

Anthony Albanese and Richard Marles have abandoned plans to sell off Sydney's Victoria Barracks. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS)

DefencePremiumBarracks to be opened to the public after sale backflip

An historic army barracks will not be sold off after a public campaign, but it will not remain in defence hands, the prime minister says.

Sarah Spina-Matthews and Melissa Meehan

A memorial honouring defence personnel killed in training will address a gap in commemorations. (Jessica Hromas/AAP PHOTOS)

DefencePremiumAustralian soldiers killed in training to be honoured

The federal government will establish an Australian Military Training Memorial in Canberra for defence force members who have been killed during training.

Annika Rhoades

Ben Roberts-Smith was watching his 2GB interview on YouTube when police knocked on his door.

DefencePremium‘This is crazy’: SAS veterans anger erupts

Generals and other senior officers should share responsibility for any war crimes committed in Afghanistan, former members of the elite unit say.

Aaron Patrick

AUKUS Inquiry Commissioners Admiral Chris Barrie and Peter Garrett at the National Press Club.

DefenceForget China, worry about the Americans says ex-ADF boss

Ex Defence Force chief says Australia should be more ‘understanding’ of China as he condemns AUKUS our worst ever defence decision.

Andrew Greene

The inquiry by the Inspector-General of the ADF was directed by former defence chief Angus Campbell

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Did BRS prompt ADF to partially release secret SAS review?

The summary of the IGADF’s report, finding a ‘breakdown of command’ within the SAS, appeared soon after the Victoria Cross recipient’s recent public interview. Who authorised publication? And why now?

Andy White

The ADF reveals a quarter of personnel are not considered medically fit to deploy.

PoliticsREVEALED: Almost one in four ADF personnel unfit to deploy

A quarter of the Australian Defence Force’s personnel are medically unfit to deploy, an ADF official has revealed in Senate estimates on Thursday.

Andrew Greene

A probe by the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force found the SAS became dominated by what it called a “bikie gang” of non-commissioned officers.

DefencePremiumBefore my time: Defence chief fends off ‘bikie gang’ claims

The Defence Chief says no further action will be taken over command failures in Afghanistan.

Andrew Greene

Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral Mark Hammond.

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Defence launches leak probe after The West’s ADF cuts report

The probe, which was announced at a Senate estimates hearing, follows The West Australian’s report revealing concerns inside Defence about looming cuts to military projects.

Andrew Greene

Ben Roberts-Smith appeared on the Zero Limits podcast today.

DefenceVideoPremium‘See them grow up’: Candid BRS on a life behind bars

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith says his greatest fear is not watching his daughters grow into women, as he faces the prospect of life behind bars. See his candid, five-hour long talk here.

Aaron Patrick

ADF lost control of the Special Air Services regiment during the Afghanistan war, a report says. (Jessica Hromas/AAP PHOTOS)

DefencePremiumConsequences murky for out-of-control special forces

Australia's defence chief has acknowledged findings the military effectively lost control of special forces in Afghanistan, but the consequences remain unclear.

Will Nicholas

A camera was discovered in a cabin aboard the HMAS Leeuwin while the ship was docked in Cairns. (Matthias Engesser/AAP PHOTOS)

DefencePremiumMilitary chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

Australia's top general has asked a senator to give him a heads up next time after she went over his head to make a sexual harassment investigation public.

Will Nicholas

It is the second train crash on the same high-speed track this year. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

DefencePremiumAuthorities investigate if Aussies in fatal crash

A high-speed crash has killed at least 68 people in Spain, with hundreds more injured. The government is still concluding if any Australians are involved.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young

A breakdown in command gave non-commissioned officers in the elite unit more authority than some officers, according to a report by the Defence Force’s inspector general.

DefencePremiumArmy lost control of the SAS during the Afghanistan War

A breakdown in command gave non-commissioned officers in the elite unit more authority than some officers, according to a long-suppressed report by the Defence Force’s inspector general.

Aaron Patrick

Maintenance on the USS Colorado.

DefencePremiumUS nuclear sub sparks security blitz at WA naval base

Heavily armed guards with military weapons are patrolling Rockingham’s HMAS Stirling as Australian workers do major work on the US nuclear-powered USS Colorado. SEE THE PICS

Charlton Hart

Austal chair Richard Spencer at the company’s annual general meeting in Fremantle on Tuesday.

Mergers and AcquisitionsPremiumAustal has ‘no idea’ on Pentagon contract tactics

The shipbuilder’s AGM heard the US may allow South Korean bidder Hanwha to restructure loss-making contracts carried by Austal’s US shipyard, having refused to do the same for Austal.

Sean Smith

A spokesperson for Richard Marles declined to detail which projects are under review.

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Defence budget cuts loom as AUKUS squeeze bites

Defence insiders are warning that ‘nothing is off the table’ as a spending review examines major military projects.

Andrew Greene

Richard Marles says the higher-speed, longer-range vessels will help Australia defend its sea trade. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

DefencePremiumFirst AUKUS nuclear sub deployed to WA revealed

The first American nuclear submarine to deploy to HMAS Stirling under the AUKUS agreement has been revealed.

Will Nicholas

Abigail Bradshaw, Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate.

DefencePremiumAI-powered hackers exploiting nation’s vulnerabilities surge

Criminals and state-sponsored hackers are using advanced Al technologies to disrupt cybersecurity defences with authorities warning online vulnerabilities are now being detected at a rapidly increasing pace.

Andrew Greene

Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi in Taipei.

DefencePremiumTaipei lauds Albo’s help, flags opening Perth trade office

Taiwan says it wants to deepen its relationship with Australia, confirming publicly for the first time a proposal to open a new trade office in Perth.

Andrew Greene

Air Marshall Tony Davies' departure "results from errors of judgement made by me in the past". (AP PHOTO)

DefencePremiumNZ military chief out after inappropriate relationship

Air Marshal Tony Davies, the head of New Zealand's military, has quit after admitting to an inappropriate relationship while in a position of command.

Charlotte Graham-McLay