Australian Defence Force

Australia government cancels Victoria Barracks sale

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Australia reverses decision on sale of Victoria Barracks

The Australian federal government has abandoned its proposal to sell the historic Victoria Barracks in Paddington, Sydney, following intense public and political pressure. The decision removes the 186-year-old site from

AUKUS security partnership development

8 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: AUKUS partners demonstrate integrated unmanned maritime systems

The AUKUS trilateral security partnership continues to evolve through significant industrial, design, and operational developments. Five years after its inception, the alliance has demonstrated political resilience despi

Australia and UK military drone defense measures

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Australian Defence officials report drone incursions at Williamtown RAAF Base

Australia and the United Kingdom have initiated legislative and technical efforts to secure military installations against uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) following an increase in drone incursions. In the United Kingdom,

Australian regional military exercises

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Australia and Indonesia conduct Keris Woomera 2026 military exercises

In October 2026, Australia participated in several regional military training operations. Under the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), Exercise Bersama Lima 2026 was held in Singapore involving approximately 1,900 p

Australia-Papua New Guinea bilateral relations

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Australia expands strategic military presence in the Indo-Pacific

Australia and Papua New Guinea are expanding cooperation across defense, technology, and diplomatic sectors. Following the Pukpuk Treaty defense alliance signed in October 2025, the Australian government announced a pilo

India-Australia military cooperation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: India and Australia conclude AUSTRAHIND 2026 military exercise

The fifth edition of the India-Australia Joint Military Exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2026, began on October 19 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and concluded on November 1. The exercise involved approximately 120 personnel from th

Road accidents in New South Wales

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Two fatal truck crashes reported in New South Wales

Traffic disruptions occurred in New South Wales following a two-vehicle crash and a truck fire on October 19. In Lake Tabourie, a collision between a car and a truck downed power lines and closed the Princes Highway, res

Australian government defence property divestment

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Victoria Barracks sale sparks controversy in Sydney

The Australian government is proceeding with a plan to sell 67 defence properties, including sites in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with an estimated total value of $3 billion. Defence Minister Richard Marles stated t

War crimes trial of Ben Roberts-Smith

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegations in media interview

Ben Roberts-Smith, a former Special Air Service Regiment corporal and Victoria Cross awardee, is facing five counts of the war crime of murder related to the execution of Afghan detainees. He denies all charges. In late

Indonesia-Australia military cooperation

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Indonesian military conducts maritime drills and aircraft carrier tests

Indonesia and Australia have engaged in a series of joint military exercises focused on enhancing interoperability and combat readiness. In early October 2026, the 14th Wirra Jaya Ausindo exercise concluded in Semarang,