Tag: Defence and National Security
Soldier killed in Afghan rocket attack named
The Department of Defence has released the name of the Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan on Sunday evening.[MORE]
New recruits flock to ADF
The Australian Defence Force says there has been a 20 per cent increase in the numbers of people seeking to enlist.[MORE]
Former Clinton chief of staff to head CIA
US President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former White House chief of staff Leon Panetta to head the CIA.[MORE]
Britain details muddy battles with Taliban
British, Afghan and coalition forces captured four key Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan during a massive operation that saw them fight at close quarters, knee-deep in mud, Britain's Ministry of Defence said.[MORE]
US hands Iraq control of Bagdad Green Zone
The United States has handed over security control of the Green Zone, a symbol of the US-led occupation, to Iraq, as a UN mandate for foreign troops ran out and bilateral military accords took effect.[MORE]
Diggers in Iraq until July under new deal
Australian troops will stay in Iraq until the end of July under a newly-signed troop deal.[MORE]
Expiry of UN mandate major step to Iraqi sovereignty
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A UN mandate that legalised the presence of foreign troops in Iraq expires on Jan 1, pushing it towards sovereignty.[MORE]
Iraqi presidential council approves troop deal
Iraq's presidential council has approved a parliamentary resolution allowing the presence of non-US foreign troops in the country after the expiry of a UN mandate at the end of the month.[MORE]
Fitzgibbon dismisses Defence fraud claims
The Federal Government says there is an adequate level of scrutiny of the way Defence personnel use a taxpayer-funded credit card, despite reports of misuse.[MORE]
Germans release captured Somali pirates
The German Navy says it has released six pirates that it apprehended as they tried to hijack a ship off the coast of Somalia.[MORE]
Troops 'will remain in Iraq until July'
The Government says the Australian Defence Force will have a presence in Iraq until at least July 2009.[MORE]
Northern waters still protected over Christmas: Navy
The boss of the Australian Navy says the amount of patrol boats in Australia's northern waters over the holiday season is equal to, if not higher, than any other time during the year.[MORE]
Iraqi MPs approve troop deal
The Iraqi Parliament has a passed a resolution allowing Australian troops to stay in the country.[MORE]
Rescued French sailor has surgery
The French sailor who was rescued from the Southern Ocean by a Navy ship has undergone surgery in a Perth hospital.[MORE]
Use sound not bullets on Tindal wallabies: wildlife lobbyists
A wildlife lobby group is calling for the use of sonic devices to deter wallabies at the Defence Department's Tindal Airbase near Katherine.[MORE]
Diggers' future in Iraq uncertain after troop deal postponed
Iraq's Parliament has postponed a vote on a resolution to allow troops from Australia to remain in the country.[MORE]
NATO countries urged to follow US troop surge
The Federal Government says it has no plans to follow the United States and commit more troops to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan.[MORE]
Stranded sailor 'can't reach morphine to ease pain'
A stricken sailor in the Southern Ocean has been unable to access his supply of morphine to reduce the pain of his broken leg.[MORE]
Govt urged to find onshore home for Otama submarine
The Federal Opposition has called on the Government to make sure a suitable onshore location is found for a former Navy submarine that is rusting in Melbourne's Western Port.[MORE]
Rescue party nears injured lone sailor
The rescue operation for an injured lone sailor in the Southern Ocean is making good headway and is expected to reach the man by tomorrow evening.[MORE]
'Victimised' whistleblower loses appeal
A man found guilty of exposing security breaches at Sydney Airport has lost his appeal.[MORE]
Same-sex Defence partners to get super death benefits
Same-sex partners of Defence personnel will no longer be denied payment of death benefits from superannuation.[MORE]
Rudd praises Navy on board HMAS Parramatta
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has praised the work of the Royal Australian Navy during a visit to HMAS Parramatta in waters off Iraq.[MORE]
Japan, Australia sign new security pact
Japan and Australia sign new security deal, but Stephen Smith leaves open the option of legal action over whaling.[MORE]
Smith warns Japan PM of more whaling clashes
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has raised the Government's opposition to whaling during a meeting with the Japanese PM.[MORE]
