Australia's Strategic Dilemma: US Alliance vs National Interests
Australia faces a critical decision on how far to support America's war efforts, weighing alliance obligations against potential risks to sovereignty and regional stability.
Australia faces a critical decision on how far to support America's war efforts, weighing alliance obligations against potential risks to sovereignty and regional stability.
A secret memo reveals 242 Special Forces troops, including over 120 serving personnel, are under investigation for operations in Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, and Syria. The probes cost taxpayers £1 million monthly and have led to two suicide attempts am
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms deployment of an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and 85 personnel to the UAE to enhance regional security and protect Australians.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces deployment of E7 Wedgetail aircraft and air-to-air missiles to the UAE to protect Australians from Iranian threats, following a request from President Mohamed bin Zayed.
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RecommendedDonald Trump claims the US is ahead of schedule in the Iran war, while new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei launches strikes. UK withdraws embassy families and RAF intercepts drones.
RAF fighter jets have intercepted drones targeting Bahrain and Jordan as conflict escalates across the Middle East, with Defence Secretary John Healey calling for urgent de-escalation in Lebanon.
The Pentagon's DARPA has unveiled renderings of the X-76, a high-speed, runway-independent aircraft developed with US Special Operations Command and Bell Textron, aiming to transform military deployment capabilities.
Defence Secretary John Healey announces HMS Dragon will sail to Cyprus in days, facing accusations of slow deployment after drone attacks on RAF Akrotiri, as France and others act faster.
President Macron orders unprecedented French Navy deployment to the Strait of Hormuz to combat soaring oil prices, while UK faces criticism for not sending Royal Navy ships.
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RecommendedUK fighter jets successfully shot down a drone heading towards Jordan and intercepted another aimed at Bahrain, as the Ministry of Defence boosts regional air defences.
Defence Secretary John Healey confirms HMS Dragon will sail to Cyprus within days to bolster UK's response to Iran's Middle East attacks, amid criticism of government preparedness.
Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, from Glendale, Kentucky, died from wounds sustained in a March 1 attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, marking the seventh U.S. service member killed in the Iran conflict.
The Middle East conflict expands as Iran fires ballistic missiles at Turkey, a British holiday hotspot, with NATO intercepting attacks. Over 10,000 injured and new hardline leader appointed amid US-Israeli strikes.
Defence Secretary John Healey confirms HMS Dragon will sail within days to join US forces in the eastern Mediterranean, providing critical air defence protection for British personnel and allies amid escalating tensions with Iran.
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RecommendedA US Air Force B-52 bomber has landed at RAF Fairford, as Britain authorises use of its bases for defensive strikes against Iran following recent airstrikes.
The Pentagon has identified the seventh US service member killed in the war with Iran as Sgt Benjamin N Pennington, 26, of Kentucky, who died from injuries in an Iranian strike on a Saudi airbase.
Nato forces have shot down an Iranian ballistic missile, sparking fears of a widening conflict. Turkiye warns of decisive action, while a Belarus journalist is jailed for treason.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to dismiss the possibility of a military draft during discussions about deploying U.S. troops to Iran, raising concerns among advocacy groups and veterans.
Social media jokes about Barron Trump seeking bone spur exemptions highlight renewed fears about military conscription after White House refuses to rule out draft.
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RecommendedThe US Defence Secretary confirms an investigation into allegations an American Tomahawk missile hit a girls' school in Iran, killing 165 people, mostly children.
Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, died from wounds sustained in an Iranian strike at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 1.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to dismiss the possibility of a military draft as tensions with Iran escalate, sparking concerns among American families.
Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, from Kentucky, died from injuries sustained in a Saudi Arabia attack, as President Trump attended a dignified transfer for six other fallen soldiers.
Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, has been identified as the seventh U.S. military member killed in the war with Iran, following an attack in Saudi Arabia.
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RecommendedThe US Navy's E-6B Mercury 'Doomsday planes' have been launched multiple times since the Iran war began, serving as airborne command centres to coordinate nuclear response.
Three B-52 Stratofortress bombers have touched down at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following US President Donald Trump's warnings to Iran. The deployment comes after Prime Minister Keir Starmer approved defensive US strikes from UK bases.
A former NATO commander warns Middle East tensions could trigger a global conflict, while a historian outlines severe financial penalties Britons might face for refusing potential conscription.
The US-Israeli war against Iran enters its tenth day with Turkey intercepting ballistic missiles, spreading conflict toward Europe and challenging claims of victory.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to definitively rule out a military draft for the Iran conflict, prompting fierce criticism from Marjorie Taylor Greene and raising fears among protesters.
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RecommendedThe Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon remains in Portsmouth due to delays from a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus and Serco contract disputes, raising concerns over military readiness.