Australia has mothballed a $550m tank fleet. Ukraine would like a word

Australia has mothballed a $550m tank fleet. Ukraine would like a word

Bought for $550 million in 2004,the 59 tanks weigh 63 tonnes each and are equipped with cannons and machine guns.

  • byMatthew Knott

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Ukraine fury as Australia offloads military gear on ‘military eBay’

Ukraine fury as Australia offloads military gear on ‘military eBay’

Ukrainians are dismayed that retired Defence Force cargo trucks,troop carriers and inflatable boats are on sale online when they could be sent to the front.

  • byMatthew Knott
The blasts,the battle and at last an apology. Now it’s time for action

The blasts,the battle and at last an apology. Now it’s time for action

Soldiers injured by explosion shockwaves in combat or training have at last won acknowledgement from Defence. They want more action.

  • byNick McKenzie andSerge Negus
Police chief lashes ‘hypocritical’ protesters as city prepares for more unrest

Police chief lashes ‘hypocritical’ protesters as city prepares for more unrest

Anti-war protesters have vowed to return for more demonstrations against the Land Forces expo after a day of violent clashes with police.

  • byMelissa Cunningham,Cameron Houston andTom Cowie
White House pushes for AUKUS to move to ‘pillar two’ weapons focus
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White House pushes for AUKUS to move to ‘pillar two’ weapons focus

The US National Security Adviser,Jake Sullivan,revealed in an interview that he wanted to see “two or three signature projects” before Joe Biden leaves office.

  • byPeter Hartcher
Brutal butcher or brilliant general? Meet Ukraine’s top soldier taking the war to Russia

Brutal butcher or brilliant general? Meet Ukraine’s top soldier taking the war to Russia

The 59-year-old’s daring invasion of Russia’s Kursk region has put him in the spotlight.

  • byRoland Oliphant
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‘My life was destroyed’:Veteran suicide families speak out

‘My life was destroyed’:Veteran suicide families speak out

With the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran suicide about to release its findings,six families disclose their heartbreak,their belief that the system let them down – and what they would like to see changed.

  • byTim Barlass
Everyone holds a picture:veteran suicide families’ hopes for the Royal Commission - vision
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Everyone holds a picture:veteran suicide families’ hopes for the Royal Commission - vision

Julie-Ann Finney speaks about her son,Dave,his passing,his experience with The Australian Defence Force and her hopes for Royal commission outcomes.

Chinese spy plane breaches Japan’s airspace

Chinese spy plane breaches Japan’s airspace

Japan lodged a formal protest with the Chinese government,summoning the Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese embassy in Tokyo.

  • byLisa Visentin
Australia strikes deal to build our own long-range missiles

Australia strikes deal to build our own long-range missiles

The missiles will cost $4 million each and have a range over 275 kilometres.

  • byMatthew Knott
Pilots switched in minutes before fatal Taipan crash
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Pilots switched in minutes before fatal Taipan crash

Multiple sources have also said that investigators have effectively ruled out mechanical,engine or airframe fault as a cause for the tragedy.

  • byAndrew Probyn andHannah Bowers