The Australian government has published a new national defence strategy, containing significant funding increases for naval ...

Australia confronts a generational challenge to retool its military and critics say AUKUS risks crowding out investment in ...

The following is the 2026 Australian Government National Defence Strategy, released on April 16, 2026. From the report ...

Australia will raise defence spending to 3.0 percent of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, the government said ...

Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) marks a quiet but consequential shift from its predecessor, fundamentally ...

Susan Coyle, the current head of joint capabilities, will become army chief, replacing Simon Stuart following his retirement.

Australia's fleet of world-leading surveillance aircraft is set to be replaced and analysts say the planes could be replaced ...

Australia has committed to invest up to AUD7 billion (USD5 billion) in counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UASs) for the ...

The prime minister has unveiled a shake-up of Defence’s leadership, including announcing a woman would lead the Australian army for the first time.

A new Australian defence strategy will see AU$5 billion redirected from current programs towards new capabilities, with the ...