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Defence

Government denies SAS deployment to Middle East reported by News Corp
Defence

Government denies SAS deployment to Middle East reported by News Corp

Energy Minister Bowen calls claim 'untrue.' Defence Minister Marles declines comment. Penny Wong leads 40-nation Iran coalition. Historical precedent: Australia denied SASR in Iraq before 2003 invasion.
Editor 5 min read 21 hours ago
South Korea's KF-21 Fighter Jet Closes In on First Export Deal With Indonesia
Defence

South Korea's KF-21 Fighter Jet Closes In on First Export Deal With Indonesia

The deal would mark Korea's entry into the advanced fighter jet export market. Indonesia was a development partner on the KF-21 program.
Editor 5 min read 14 days ago
Trump to Allies: We Don't Need You
Politics

Trump to Allies: We Don't Need You

The US President's fiery Truth Social post dismisses allied support just days after calling for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Australian officials have responded with measured criticism.
Editor 4 min read 17 days ago

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