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Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Acting PM Richard Marles confirms Australian defence is tracking a Chinese naval task group's movements. This comes as the Albanese Government unveils its biggest defence overhaul in decades. Read the latest developments.
Australia monitors Chinese naval movements near its waters while launching a major reform of defence project delivery. Get the latest on national security and policy changes.
Australia announces its biggest defence bureaucracy shake-up in 50 years to fix budget blowouts, as it tracks a Chinese naval flotilla in the Philippine Sea. Discover the strategic changes.
UK fails to reach agreement on joining EU's €150bn SAFE defence fund. British defence firms limited to third-country participation despite post-Brexit reset efforts.
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
Britain's DragonFire laser weapon shoots down high-speed drones in Hebrides test, costing just £10 per shot. A £316m contract accelerates Royal Navy deployment from 2027.
A damning report reveals Britain lacks a homeland defence plan and struggles to meet NATO obligations. Discover the urgent response and £1.5bn investment.
Defence Secretary John Healey reveals plans for 13 new munitions factories across Britain to bolster weapons production and support Ukraine. Key budget announcement ahead of Rachel Reeves' fiscal plan.
Commons Defence Committee warns Britain has no strategy to defend against military threats as government announces new arms factories. Read the urgent security update.
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
A bombshell report reveals the UK lacks a strategy to defend itself from military assault. MPs demand a 'national conversation' on security. Read the urgent findings.
The Ministry of Defence has identified 12 disused refineries for new explosives factories as part of a £6bn NATO rearmament push. Discover the locations and implications.
Shocking figures reveal the UK's Armed Forces now have more senior officers than its main battle tanks, warships, and combat aircraft combined. Discover the full story behind this defence imbalance.
Australian taxpayers fund unexpected government purchases including war-gaming boards and Minecraft education. Defence officials justify spending as vital training tools amid rising national debt concerns.
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
The troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme reaches a milestone as the British military receives its first operational units, eight years behind schedule and billions over budget.
Ukraine's cutting-edge 'Brave1' drone defence system is systematically dismantling Russian military positions, with devastating new footage revealing the destruction of armoured vehicles and soldier positions in a high-tech battlefield revolution.
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps launches extraordinary attack on SNP's independence blueprint, warning it would undermine national security and weaken Britain's defences in dangerous world.
Discover Australia's hottest November book releases featuring Helen Garner's first novel in years, Madeleine Gray's anticipated follow-up, and bold new takes on mythology.
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
A quick-thinking student used a silver buffet tray to fend off a knife attacker during a terrifying daylight robbery attempt in London, in a story of remarkable bravery and survival instincts.
In an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Defence confirms Prince Andrew will lose his prestigious role as Vice-Admiral as the Royal Family continues to distance itself from the scandal-plagued Duke of York.
Veteran Labour MP John Healey takes charge of Ministry of Defence as new government begins major national security overhaul. The former shadow defence secretary brings decades of experience to the role.
Turkey's bold pursuit of British Typhoon jets reveals a sophisticated soft power strategy that could reshape geopolitical alliances and challenge UK defence priorities.
The Ministry of Defence acknowledges mysterious incident involving unidentified aerial phenomena near Royal Artillery base, raising questions about UK airspace security.
The US Department of Defence implements sweeping changes to transgender service policies, raising questions about military readiness and inclusion standards across NATO allies including Britain.
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's administration considered resuming nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, with potentially devastating consequences for international relations and arms control.