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Australia and Fiji sign a new defence pact

Australia and Fiji seal mutual defence pact in push to counter China in Pacific

The signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia.

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Australia, Fiji sign new defence alliance in rebuff to China

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China tests missile in the Pacific hours after Australia-Fiji alliance signed

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Australia and Fiji Seal a New Mutual Defense Pact in a Push to Counter China in the Pacific

Australia and Fiji on Monday signed a new bilateral defense alliance in a second major diplomatic win within a year for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Chinese influence in the Sout...

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China Tests Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific, Angering Neighbors

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China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’

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Australia news live: Melbourne police in standoff with alleged graffiti artist perched on 120m tower of Bolte Bridge

A man has scaled the bridge and remains in a restricted area on the eastern tower.

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China’s Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test In The Pacific Is A Big Deal

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China test-launches a ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific

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US military footprint growing in Australia: defence minister

US Marine Corps plans for a crisis-ready stockpile in Australia are part of a "growing US footprint" in the country and important for national security, Defence Minister Richard Marles said

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Australia to aid NATO defence with $7bn anti-drone technology

Australia will spend billions on anti-drone technology that will assist Ukraine and Australian military but will not be included in the “staggering” tens of billions of dollars spent on defensive weapons at the NATO Summit,

Breaking Defense

Australia announces defense industry policy and acquisitions reforms

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said the reforms seek to build “a more agile, disciplined and strategically focused Defence organisation."

TAG24 NEWS on MSN

US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia as China tensions grow

The US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile on Australia's southeast coast beyond the range of most Chinese missiles.

Janes

Australia updates defence industry strategy

Australia has released its 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS), outlining measures related to workforce development, export support, industrial grants,

Reuters

Australia's defence minister urges greater military openness from China

SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) - Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Saturday urged greater transparency from China over its military modernisation and deployments as Pacific nations brace for a more assertive Chinese presence. Speaking to Reuters ...

Defense News on MSN

As one Australian Army brigade bulks up with armor, its fuel and ammo needs spike

The formation is expected to burn through 300,000 liters of diesel per day during high-intensity operations, compared with 40,000 liters previously.

The Conversation

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 ...

The Aviationist

First Australian Military Pilot Flies Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat

The first RAAF pilot has completed the training to be certified as launch and recovery operator for the MQ-28, becoming the first non-Boeing pilot on the program. Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat program achieved another milestone when the first RAAF (Royal ...