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Veterans up for payout over abuse in the ADF

Veterans could receive payouts of up to $50,000 for the abuse they endured in the military after the Defence Force Ombudsman backflipped on past decisions.

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Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is "systemic", with an additional new inquiry recommended to investigate the scale of the issue.

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Explainer: the governor-general is also commander-in-chief of the defence forces. What does this mean in practice?

Australia’s new Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, recently said that she does not fit the usual idea of a governor-general – especially the type of person we expect to see as the commander-in-chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). But those expectations are beginning to change, and Mostyn, from a military family,…

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Challenge to act on 'tragedy' of defence suicides

Federal departments can't be trusted to solve military suicides alone and the government must intervene to stop the "crisis", Royal Commissioners warn.

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Australian government to build strike missile factory at Newcastle Airport

Norwegian firm Kongsberg will employ 100 people at the plant.

Newcastle Herald

Call to hold fire on sending in soldiers for disasters

A Senate inquiry has recommended reducing the reliance on defence troops after natural diasters, calling for a greater role for volunteers.

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Australian army private and husband charged with allegedly spying for Russia

A 40-year-old private in the Australian army and her 62-year-old husband been arrested for allegedly spying for Russia.

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Brisbane couple charged with spying for Russia in alleged attempt to access defence secrets

A 40-year-old woman on long-term leave from the Australian defence force and her 62-year-old husband were charged with preparing for an espionage offence, federal police said

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Boat-loving admiral becomes new defence chief

Vice Admiral David Johnston has become the new chief of the Australian Defence Force as the nation works to boost its naval and firepower.

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Crash-tragedy chopper hard to fly, pilot tells probe

The type of army helicopter that crashed and killed four servicemen was complex and overwhelming to fly, a pilot has told an inquiry into the tragedy.

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Gen Z is turning away from military service in record numbers. We’re trying to understand why

The Australian Defence Force is facing an acute recruitment crisis. Only 80% of the 69,000 personnel needed to meet future challenges have signed up. The government recently announced recruitment will be opened up to some foreign citizens to try to fill this gap.

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King's Birthday 2024 Military Honours List

Military honours as part of the King's Birthday include 26 Conspicuous Service Cross and 31 Conspicuous Service Medals.

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The defence force is allowing foreign recruits. Will soldiers be willing to die for a country they’ve only lived in for a year?

From July this year, New Zealand nationals will be eligible to serve in the Australian Defence Force. From January 2025, so will Americans, Canadians and Brits. This raises a number of political and ethical issues that will need to be addressed in due course, but some of the early misgivings…

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Chocolate, noodles flown in for dark Antarctic winter

The Australian Defence Force has stepped in to deliver crucial winter supplies, and some home comforts, to expeditioners in Antarctica.

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Ex-soldier on parole after admitting to DV assault

A man who was medically discharged from the Australian Defence Force has been released on immediate parole after admitting assaulting and choking his wife.

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Defence parachute drills resume after soldier tragedy

The Australian Defence Force is resuming parachute training after the tragic death of special forces soldier Jack Fitzgibbon, following a jump.

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McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor

Whistleblower's conduct 'honourable', lawyer says.

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Loaned bugle shows bonds, as NZ cancels Anzac service

A loaned bugle from the Australian Defence Force to their New Zealand counterparts in Gallipoli for commemorations underscores the Anzac bonds.

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Ex-Navy man takes the helm in defence force shake-up

Australia's next chief of the defence force will be the first from the Navy in more than two decades, as the military prepares for the AUKUS alliance.

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'History will judge' future reform at ADF: Commission

A royal commission into suicide in the Australian Defence Force looks to spark "long-overdue" and "much-needed" change in defence culture.

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Australian military buys $5m laser-based anti-drone system

Battery-powered system can down a drone travelling at 100km/h, according to its developers, Melbourne-based AIM Defence

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ADF seeks deal on crocodile attack work safety charge

An out of court resolution has been sought by the Australian Defence Force after two soldiers were mauled by a crocodile in far north Queensland.

Newcastle Herald

'Stand down soldier': emotional farewell to Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon

Lance Corporal Fitzgibbon was remembered as the 'gold standard'.

AAP

Defence understaffed and sliding further backwards

The Australian Defence Force is thousands of people short of its employment targets and the problem is only getting worse.

The Canberra Times

Defence admits attending UFO briefing after vigorous denials

The department has refused to explain the about-face.

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