Defence
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David Johnston
Can a two-year ‘placeholder’ reform the Australian Defence Force?
The Albanese government has opted for continuity over change and safety over boldness in its choice of a new Defence Force chief.
- by Matthew Knott
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‘A pencil is not a weapon, but it can be’: What does Australia send to Israel?
The government says Australia does not supply weaponry to Israel. Meanwhile, the Greens and human rights groups are campaigning to immediately stop military exports. So who is telling the truth?
- by Matthew Knott
Vice Admiral David Johnston the new Defence Force chief
Johnston, a naval officer who has been the nation’s second most senior military figure since 2018, will replace long-serving Defence Force Chief Angus Campbell in July.
- by Matthew Knott
Risk of accidental missile launch prompts Danish authorities to close airspace
“The launch vehicle, the booster, is activated, and currently cannot be disabled,” the military said in a statement.
Call for new ‘foreign’ battalion to fix defence recruiting crisis
The federal government has flagged it wants to expand options for foreigners to serve in the Defence Force, with Pacific Island recruits top of the list.
- by Matthew Knott
South Korea’s new ambassador to Australia quits amid probe controversy
Lee Jong-sup, who was appointed just four weeks ago, is being investigated over allegations he acted corruptly as defence minister.
- by Jack Kim
Australia set to pump $5b into UK submarine industry
Australia will inject the money into the British industrial base over 10 years in a bid to ensure AUKUS doesn’t face the delays that have bedevilled past naval projects.
- by Matthew Knott
Analysis
AUKUS
AUKUS anniversary brings a sinking feeling
A sense of gloom has been gathering around the nuclear-powered submarine pact and that’s before a return of Donald Trump to the White House is considered.
- by Matthew Knott
Analysis
Global economy
‘Dangerous decade’: Europe is now at Vladimir Putin’s mercy
As Vladimir Putin ramps up spending on his military, Europe’s war chest is shrinking.
- by Eir Nolsoe and Matt Oliver
Sweden enters NATO in blow to Moscow but boost to the Baltic
“Everything that Putin sought to prevent, he has actually precipitated by his actions, by his aggression,” Antony Blinken said of the Russian president.
- by Steven Erlanger
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RAAF
Son of ex-minister Joel Fitzgibbon dies after defence parachuting accident
Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon suffered serious injuries during a routine training exercise at RAAF Richmond on Wednesday night.
- by Jessica McSweeney, Catherine Naylor and Olivia Ireland