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Hidden video recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship: Australia's military confirms the device had been discovered, after a senator reports being ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c3x2we8yjj1go
PH, Australia to hold live-fire drill off Eastern Samar town: The Philippine Army and Australian Defense Force will conduct a live-fire exercise as part of their ...
globalnation.inquirer.net/346050/ph-australia-to-hold-live-fire-drill-off-eastern-samar-town
We want you! ADF recruitment rates are growing, even as the odds of conflict rise. Why are people signing up?
theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/25/adf-army-recruitment-rates-rising-despite-war
‘Don’t do this’: ADF soldier lashes out at US: A retired senior Australian Defence Force (ADF) Brigadier has slammed the US over covert security checks on Aussie ...
news.com.au/national/western-australia/allies-dont-do-this-retired-adf-brigadier-lashes-us-over-aukus-security-test/news-story/917f0d6510275cdc387f4ccb1e50a50e
defence-blog.com Oct 11
Australia gets second batch of HIMARS two years early: The Australian Army has received a second batch of HIMARS rocket launchers from the United States ...
defence-blog.com/australia-gets-second-batch-of-himars-two-years-early/
TWZ Oct 20
Ghost Shark Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles’ Payload Bay Seen For First Time
twz.com/sea/ghost-shark-extra-large-uncrewed-underwater-vehicles-payload-bay-seen-for-first-time
Australian military opens its ranks to PNG university students: Young Papua New Guineans will be able to join the Australian Defence Force under a trial designed ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-20/adf-opens-recruitment-to-papua-new-guineans-after-treaty/107288996
Australian soldier dies in training exercise: Several soldiers were also injured, the Department of Defence has confirmed.
nine.com.au/australia-news/nt/australian-soldier-dies-in-training-exercise-mount-bundey-training-area-20261006-p61340.html
‘Conflict will come’: Dire warning for Aus: Conflict in the Pacific is likely a matter of years away – and Australia doesn’t appear to be prepared.
news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/conflict-will-come-the-dire-truth-about-australias-security-situation-revealed/news-story/1933020015061ce9783505bde8fa9efd
Soldier dead after training incident: An Australian Army soldier has died and five others have been injured in a training incident in the Northern Territory ...
news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/soldier-dead-after-training-incident-in-the-northern-territory/news-story/3c132f5d2e06bce237f08f16bbda0daa
‘My friend’: Emotional Albanese hugs Zelensky as historic Ukraine deal sealed: A visibly moved prime minister paid tribute to Volodymyr Zelensky’s leadership in ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/my-friend-emotional-albanese-hugs-zelensky-as-historic-ukraine-deal-sealed-20260924-p61006.html
Key FactsAustralia and Ukraine sign ten-year security agreement
Sep 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
- The agreement commits Canberra to long-term defence and security cooperation but contains no automatic NATO-style mutual-defence guarantee.
- The support package includes $45 million for ADF equipment, $10 million for energy and $5 million in humanitarian assistance.
- The ten-year framework deepens military, intelligence, cyber and defence-industry cooperation alongside energy, reconstruction and humanitarian support.
- After a new Russian attack, both governments must consult within 24 hours on possible measures; automatic troop deployment is not required.
For the first time in Russia’s history, we now hear that its pride, its oil industry, is running out of fumes. Our target is Russia’s ability to finance this war, to drag it out, to make it more brutal and more destructive.— Volodymyr Zelensky, addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York
Woman stabbed on Melbourne tram: A woman has allegedly been stabbed on a tram in Melbourne.
news.com.au/national/victoria/crime/woman-allegedly-stabbed-on-melbourne-tram-in-suspected-random-attack/news-story/bd085b4c5a2fe46a81cc372f7a9514c1
The Australian Defence Force has suspended the vehicle model involved in a tragic rollover that claimed the life of Corporal Brendan Hannam. #9News
Ted was pants-less and shipwrecked but the Navy rescued him 1,000km from anywhere
abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/james-ted-rutledge-rescue-australian-navy-indian-ocean-boat-sink/107182902
Former soldiers to face call-up obligations of 10 years: Defence has quietly doubled its post-service commitment for new recruits in a bid to grow the pool of ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-09-22/adf-doubles-post-service-committment-to-ten-years/107181834
BusinessDesk Sep 27
Paid articlePaywall NZDF counter-drone acquisition frustrates local industry: The Defence Force's procurement of a counter-drone system without tender has frustrated domestic ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/nzdf-counter-drone-acquisition-frustrates-local-industry
defence-blog.com Sep 10
Australia declares its new air defense missile system combat ready: Australia's Army has declared Final Operational Capability for its National Advanced Surface ...
defence-blog.com/australia-declares-its-new-air-defense-missile-system-combat-ready/
manilastandard.net Sep 22
IN PHOTOS│The Philippine Navy and Royal Australian Navy are strengthening maritime cooperation and interoperability through the ongoing port visit of the ... Show more
militarnyi.com Sep 12
Australian Companies to Develop Interceptor Drone for Ukraine: Two companies from South Australia have joined forces to develop and manufacture Arrow interceptor ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/australia-develop-interceptor-drone-ukraine/
‘Beyond belief’: Bid to force Australians to declare overseas military service voted down
smh.com.au/politics/federal/beyond-belief-bid-to-force-australians-to-declare-overseas-military-service-voted-down-20260910-p60w9d.html
Canadian rescued after yacht found submerged in remote part of Indian Ocean: A Canadian tourist is reported to be in good health after his yacht was found by ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/canadian-rescued-after-yacht-found-submerged-in-remote-part-of-indian-ocean/
Australian navy saves Canadian sailor from sinking catamaran in Indian Ocean: Australian authorities executed the textbook helicopter rescue after the Canadian ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-09-07/candian-sailor-rescued-indian-ocean-christmas-island/107125458
Veterans to lay down medals in escalation of fight with Albanese government over healthcare cuts
smh.com.au/politics/federal/veterans-to-lay-down-medals-in-escalation-of-fight-with-albanese-government-over-healthcare-cuts-20260906-p60uso.html
Authorities investigate reports former ADF soldier killed in Ukraine: The soldier, known by the nickname "Mozzie", was serving as a combat medic with ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-09-01/australian-soldier-killed-ukraine-mozzie/107104370
‘Assume the worst’: Expert’s dire warning: Australia must “assume the worst” about an alarming spate of drone incursions last month, a top security specialist ...
news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/assume-the-worst-drone-expert-issues-chilling-warning-after-aircraft-spotted-over-raaf-base/news-story/1f97ef8ac644bee1e5165da2a8e41f12
defence-blog.com Aug 24
Australia marks keel-laying for new anti-sub frigate: Shipbuilders at BAE Systems Australia laid the keel of NUSHIP Hunter on August 24, 2026 ...
defence-blog.com/australia-marks-keel-laying-for-new-anti-sub-frigate/
AeroTime Aug 25
ADF, RAAF roll out low carbon fuel blends nationwide - AeroTime: The Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel blends across its ...
aerotime.aero/articles/australian-defence-force-raaf-roll-out-low-carbon-fuel-blends-nationwide
The body of a woman believed to be missing bushwalker Lily Hooper has been found in bushland in the NSW Southern Highlands ... Show more
Trees down and homes flooded as Typhoon Kajiki batters Vietnam: CUA LO - Typhoon Kajiki brought torrential rains to Vietnam's north central coast on Monday ...
asiaone.com/asia/trees-down-and-homes-flooded-typhoon-kajiki-batters-vietnam
Elderly man charged after claiming to be Vietnam veteran: A 79-year-old man who allegedly claimed to be a Vietnam veteran and improperly wore service medals is ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/man-charged-over-vietnam-war-service-claims/107045074
The Spectator Aug 12
Can Britain be trusted to build Australia’s submarines?: After being toppled by his own MPs in 2018, former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull vowed he ...
spectator.com/article/can-britain-be-trusted-to-build-australias-submarines/
Forced out of Australia’s military due to his sexuality, David says an apology is ‘long overdue’ for veterans like him
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/31/forced-out-of-adf-military-due-to-his-sexuality-david-says-an-apology-is-long-overdue-for-veterans-like-him-ntwnfb
AeroTime Aug 04
Australia prioritizes Ghost Bat, hypersonics and lasers: Australia’s new 10-year defense technology strategy prioritizes the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, hypersonic weapons ...
aerotime.aero/articles/australia-ghost-bat-hypersonics-lasers-defense-strategy
manilastandard.net Aug 03
IN PHOTOS│The Philippine Army, Australian Army and US Marine Corps have concluded Exercise Carabaroo 2026, highlighted by combined defensive live-fire drills ... Show more
TWZ Jul 17
Australian Army Unveils Abrams Disguised As Chinese Tank: The PLA-inspired vehicle adds visual realism to exercises as Australia’s military trains for conflict ...
twz.com/land/australian-army-unveils-abrams-disguised-as-chinese-tank
Singapore, Australia commit to unrestricted flow of essential goods, defence supplies
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-australia-commit-to-unrestricted-flow-of-essential-goods-defence-supplies
OpinionRoyal Navy tests seabed defence tech with AUKUS allies: British, US and Australian forces ran uncrewed underwater systems across a six-week trial ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-tests-seabed-defence-tech-with-aukus-allies/
More than 500 NZ and Australian soldiers descend on Southland: Southland will look like a warzone from this weekend, with gunfire, explosions and soldiers ...
odt.co.nz/southland/more-500-nz-and-australian-soldiers-descend-southland
‘Murderous’: Russia’s wild attack on Australia: Russia has accused Aussie troops of spreading hate speech after Australian Defence Force soldiers were ...
news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/russias-bizarre-hate-speech-comment-to-australia-over-ukraine-support/news-story/e294847c40f0b3073e951d671b66112d
ADF neutralizes 156 Russian drones and missiles since yesterday evening: Air defense neutralized two guided air-launched missiles and 154 drones that Russian ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4147067-adf-neutralizes-156-russian-drones-and-missiles-since-yesterday-evening.html
Sam Neill’s 10 best roles – and where to watch them: Whatever the genre, whatever the setting, Sam Neill delivered just what his character required ...
smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/sam-neill-s-10-best-roles-and-where-to-watch-them-20260714-p60f32.html
Key FactsFarewell to Legendary New Zealand Actor Sam Neill
Jul 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- Sam Neill passed away at 78, concluding a distinguished acting career spanning more than 60 years.
- Figures like Nicole Kidman and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised his artistic impact and personal warmth.
- He played a key role in elevating New Zealand’s film industry onto the international stage.
- Peers remembered him as a witty, kind, and inspiring individual deeply missed by the global community.
"He started out when there was barely a film industry in this country to speak of. For more than fifty years he took New Zealand stories to the world and his talents helped make our film industry into what it is today – one of our greatest cultural exports," Luxon said. "His work will be watched and loved long after all of us. Our thoughts are with his family and friends tonight. Rest in Peace."— Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, said this in tribute to Sam Neill; he highlighted Neill's role in bringing New Zealand stories to the world and shaping the national film industry.
UNITED24 Media Jul 17
Australian volunteer Samuel Pedrazzini joined the Australian Army during the COVID-19 pandemic, later serving in the UK, where he helped train Ukrainian ... Show more
defence-blog.com Jul 10
Australia tests SM-2 in first ground-based test: Australia has fired a live missile from a prototype ground-based air defense system for the first time ...
defence-blog.com/australia-tests-sm-2-in-first-ground-based-test/
Australian Army Tests Vector AI Drone Refined by Ukrainian Combat Experience: The Australian Army tested the Vector AI reconnaissance drone, refined through ...
kyivpost.com/post/80113
AeroTime Jul 10
MQ-28A Ghost Bat makes exercise debut at Valiant Shield - AeroTime: MQ-28A Ghost Bat debuts at Valiant Shield, flying alongside USAF F-15EX Eagle II and ...
aerotime.aero/articles/mq-28a-ghost-bat-debuts-at-valiant-shield-with-f-15ex-flight-and-farp-refueling
We must prepare for worst-case scenario, warns departing Defence chief: After this week’s missile test, Defence Force chief David Johnston has called for China ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/we-must-prepare-for-worst-case-scenario-warns-departing-defence-chief-20260708-p60dkj.html
Australian warship to end five-day Subic visit with joint sea drill: SUBIC, Zambales — His Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Choules will conclude its ...
globalnation.inquirer.net/330321/australian-warship-to-end-five-day-subic-visit-with-joint-sea-drill
Uncertainty over NZDF drone directives despite Kiwi troops helping blow them up in Australia
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/686034/uncertainty-over-nzdf-drone-directives-despite-kiwi-troops-helping-blow-them-up-in-australia
Defence home loan subsidy to change after veterans left worse off: Critics say the scheme, which offers subsidised home loans, lumps Defence members and veterans ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-06-27/government-home-loan-subsidy-scheme-australian-defence-force/106847106
OpinionUK launches paid military ‘gap year’ to aid recruiting: Young people will be offered a year of paid experience and training in the Armed Forces under a new 'Gap ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-launches-paid-military-gap-year-to-aid-recruiting/
The Aviationist Jun 29
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Takes Part in RAAF’s Exercise Diamond Storm: A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bomber was integrated in Exercise Diamond Storm ...
theaviationist.com/2026/06/26/b-2-spirit-exercise-diamond-storm/
Tragic end in search for missing magician: A desperate search for a missing Gold Coast magician last seen more than a week ago has ended in tragedy.
news.com.au/national/queensland/news/australian-defence-force-joins-desperate-search-for-missing-gold-coast-magician-daniel-hidden-eight-days-after-disappearance/news-story/f33f1aecca301e42c16093a4b245082f
Authorities including the Australian Army are searching for a missing man named Daniel Hidden, who disappeared on June 16. Hidden, who works as a magician ... Show more
Australia closer to space warfare as 16 recruits pass first Defence Space Command training
nine.com.au/australia-news/australia-closer-to-space-warfare-as-16-recruits-pass-first-defence-space-command-training-20260612-p60689.html
Grimsby Live Jun 20
Tribute to renowned surgeon who was 'loyal, brilliant and caring' : 'He was always generous and wanting to help others. He was a force of nature.'
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/tribute-renowned-surgeon-who-loyal-11021016
Successive gunfire echoed across Bgy. Balogo, Pasacao, Camarines Sur on Wednesday, June 17, as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Australian ... Show more
defence-blog.com Jun 14
U.S. Navy reestablishes submarine squadron in Australia: A submarine squadron that the U.S. Navy decommissioned fourteen years ago has been reestablished ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-reestablishes-submarine-squadron-in-australia/