Defence
War declared on veteran suicides
ROSIE LEWISJeff Kennett has urged former Australian Defence Force personnel to “mobilise” against the stigma of mental illness.
‘Declare war’ on veteran suicide
ROSIE LEWISFormer Victorian premier Jeff Kennett says it is the nation’s duty to care for returning service men and women.
Leaders speak of bigger military
DAVID CROWEDonald Trump has told Malcolm Turnbull of his plans to expand America’s military power during a 15-minute phone call.
Call to give vets a hand up
BRENDAN NICHOLSONA veterans’ group is urging local companies to mark Remembrance Day by pledging to help them join the workforce.
Foreign alliances in balance
TROY BRAMSTONDonald Trump will become commander-in-chief of the most powerful military the world has ever seen.
US poll puts our alliance on ice
DENNIS SHANAHANFor the first time in a decade the annual peak US-Australia alliance meeting has been deferred.
Defence overhaul saves millions
MITCHELL BINGEMANNNew Defence regulations represent the biggest change in aviation safety at the organisation in more than 20 years.
Abbott regrets ignoring nuke subs
Greg SheridanTony Abbott has said that he regrets not investigating more fully the option for a nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
Jakarta pressures Bishop on Papua
Amanda Hodge, Nivell RaydaIndonesia has asked Australia to caution its Pacific Island neighbours against interfering in the West Papua issue.
US giant set for navy program
BRENDAN NICHOLSONAn American military shipbuilder is the latest giant seeking a share of Australia’s $95bn naval shipbuilding program.
Push to lift Israel defence ties
Greg SheridanAustralia and Israel should upgrade military and diplomatic relations, according to a major report.
Mission critical for critters
BRENDAN NICHOLSONEndangered creatures have braved shot and shell to seek sanctuary from extinction on an ADF exercise range.
Force braces for IS returnees
PAUL MALEYAustralian counter-terrorism officials are bracing for a flood of mid-ranking Syrian jihadis to return.
Soviet spies ‘infiltrated us’
Cameron StewartASIO was penetrated by at least one Soviet mole in the 1970s and 80s, the spy agency’s new official history reveals.
Sino swing muddies Pacific
BRENDAN NICHOLSON, AMANDA HODGERodrigo Duterte’s shift towards Beijing has allowed China to appear as a magnanimous power in the region.
Leaked sub secrets key: builder
CAMERON STEWARTGovernment claims the future submarine project will not be hurt by a leak of confidential data has been undermined.
Award earns PM flood of protests
HEDLEY THOMASThe choice of David Morrison as Australian of the Year has kept bureaucrats busy dealing with complaints.
So, who calls the shots?
BRENDAN NICHOLSONDefence Minister Marise Payne and Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne can’t say who’s the boss.
‘Shorten paralysed’ on China
GREG SHERIDANChristopher Pyne has launched a scathing attack on opposition defence spokesman Richard Marles.
