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First AUKUS money but no surprises for Defence in 2023-24 Federal Budget

First AUKUS money but no surprises for Defence in 2023-24 Federal Budget

10 May 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Defence Budget Preview: How will we fund the Defence Strategic Review's recommendations?

Defence Budget Preview: How will we fund the Defence Strategic Review's recommendations?

7 May 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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ADF to pay bonuses and improve defence housing in a bid to boost personnel retention rates

ADF to pay bonuses and improve defence housing in a bid to boost personnel retention rates

4 May 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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AmCham Canberra event gives insight into key Defence innovation announcement

AmCham Canberra event gives insight into key Defence innovation announcement

3 May 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Government to take majority stake in Canberra-based radar manufacturer CEA Technologies

Government to take majority stake in Canberra-based radar manufacturer CEA Technologies

2 May 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Government shifts focus to long-range missiles (and it wants them built in Australia)

Government shifts focus to long-range missiles (and it wants them built in Australia)

2 May 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Bases covered: Australian Defence Force’s northern sites targeted for funding boost

Bases covered: Australian Defence Force’s northern sites targeted for funding boost

1 May 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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After months of waiting, there were few surprises in the Defence Strategic Review

After months of waiting, there were few surprises in the Defence Strategic Review

27 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Defence Strategic Review shifts focus to deterrence

Defence Strategic Review shifts focus to deterrence

24 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Anzac Day flypasts to feature Temora-based historical aircraft

Anzac Day flypasts to feature Temora-based historical aircraft

24 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Ukraine calls on Australia to donate more armoured vehicles

Ukraine calls on Australia to donate more armoured vehicles

24 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Defence adds to its growing fleet of civilian ships

Defence adds to its growing fleet of civilian ships

23 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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How Australia is mapping an increasingly congested and junky Final Frontier

How Australia is mapping an increasingly congested and junky Final Frontier

22 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Australian Defence Apparel opens new AFP and ABF logistics hub at Hume

Australian Defence Apparel opens new AFP and ABF logistics hub at Hume

22 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Defence industry expert Richard Campbell appointed CEO of SME Gateway, sets sights on national sovereignty

Defence industry expert Richard Campbell appointed CEO of SME Gateway, sets sights on national sovereignty

19 April 2023 | By Dione David
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Wong shows her mettle, and not just on Keating

Wong shows her mettle, and not just on Keating

18 April 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Penny Wong says government hopes to cool regional tensions through statecraft

Penny Wong says government hopes to cool regional tensions through statecraft

18 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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UNSW Founders launches sovereign defence innovation accelerator program

UNSW Founders launches sovereign defence innovation accelerator program

17 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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UPDATED: ADF Somalia veterans to meet in Canberra for 30th anniversary reunion

UPDATED: ADF Somalia veterans to meet in Canberra for 30th anniversary reunion

17 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Chief of Defence Force highlights benefits of AUKUS in speech to Lowy Institute

Chief of Defence Force highlights benefits of AUKUS in speech to Lowy Institute

14 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Australian Border Force Commissioner reappointed until end of 2024

Australian Border Force Commissioner reappointed until end of 2024

13 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Former defence chief says climate change is our greatest national security threat

Former defence chief says climate change is our greatest national security threat

11 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Is a $368bn nuclear-powered submarine program money well spent?

Is a $368bn nuclear-powered submarine program money well spent?

10 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Canberra companies win Defence grants and contracts

Canberra companies win Defence grants and contracts

6 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Lockheed Martin selected for Defence satellite communications project

Lockheed Martin selected for Defence satellite communications project

4 April 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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One of their own helps vets, Defence join forces to connect job needs

One of their own helps vets, Defence join forces to connect job needs

29 March 2023 | By Morgan Kenyon
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German company to sell Aussie-made armoured vehicles to Germany

German company to sell Aussie-made armoured vehicles to Germany

29 March 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Canberra-based 737BBJ Government VIP aircraft fleet to be refreshed

Canberra-based 737BBJ Government VIP aircraft fleet to be refreshed

28 March 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Sold on our experience: US Air Force buys Australian-developed Wedgetail Command & Control aircraft

Sold on our experience: US Air Force buys Australian-developed Wedgetail Command & Control aircraft

27 March 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Award-winning defence and aerospace journalist Andrew McLaughlin joins the Region team

Award-winning defence and aerospace journalist Andrew McLaughlin joins the Region team

27 March 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Australia donates ‘Flying Pizza Box’ drones to Ukraine

Australia donates ‘Flying Pizza Box’ drones to Ukraine

25 March 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Army helicopter ditches in Jervis Bay during special forces training

Army helicopter ditches in Jervis Bay during special forces training

23 March 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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