Defence
Australia
Japan to test hypersonic missiles on Australian soil under new deal
Japan has secured the right to test hypersonic missiles on Australian soil, with the Woomera Range Complex in South Australia confirmed as a primary site.
Politics
US submarine rotations at HMAS Stirling to end in 2032
There is a clock running at HMAS Stirling, and it stops in 2032. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy confirmed that is the year the Submarine Rotational Force, West will wind up, leaving Australia to operate its own nuclear-powered fleet without allied hand-holding.
Australia
Ben Roberts-Smith, VC, Charged with Five Counts of War Crime Murder
Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG, Australia's most decorated living soldier, was arrested at Sydney Airport on Tuesday and charged with five counts of war crime murder.
Iran
Israeli strike kills IRGC intelligence chief Khademi
Seyed Majid Khademi and another senior commander were killed in a precision strike on April 6, escalating tensions as the regional conflict enters its sixth week.
Politics
Trump Says US 'No Longer' Needs NATO Allies or Australia in Iran War
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.
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.
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.