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Everyone but Australia reconsiders relationship with America
By Laura Tingle

No-one inside federal politics seems particularly interested in discussing the large orange elephant in the room and how it is materially changing every other country's views of the world.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-05/united-states-richard-marles-donald-trump-aukus-paul-keating/107097650

#WorldPolitics #GovernmentandPolitics #UnrestConflictandWar #DefenceandNationalSecurity #ForeignAffairs #DefenceForces #TerritorialDisputes #Treaties #LauraTingle

Iodine tablets, evacuations planned for 'unlikely' AUKUS Perth nuclear leak
By Nicolas Perpitch

People could be given iodine tablets or potentially evacuated in the "extremely low" likelihood of a radiation leak from the reactor core of an AUKUS nuclear submarine, a new plan reveals.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/emergency-plan-for-aukus-nuclear-accident-revealed/107079978

#DefenceForces #NuclearAccidentsandIncidents #NuclearIssues #NicolasPerpitch

North Korea fires missiles into sea as South Korea, US hold military drills

The ballistic missile launch comes a day after US President Donald Trump said he would visit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/north-korea-fires-missiles-as-us-holds-military-drills/107061138

#WorldPolitics #TerritorialDisputes #DefenceForces

Central Queensland advances bid for major defence hub
By Jacob Gamble

New details have emerged on a business case for defence investment as central Queensland hosts a significant army training operation.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/central-qld-advances-defence-investment-bid/107047200

#DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #GovernmentandPolitics #JacobGamble

'Life-saving' Australian-first veterans court to launch in SA
By Rachael Merritt

The South Australian Veterans Court Pilot Program is an Australian-first initiative which advocates hope will help "break the cycle" of offending.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/sa-veterans-court-pilot-program-becomes-australian-first/106951930

#Courts #Veterans #DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #MentalHealth #RachaelMerritt

UK PM Burnham meets Zelenskyy, vows 'unwavering' support for Ukraine
By Thomas Morgan

Downing Street said the meeting was designed to underscore Britain's steadfast support for Ukraine.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/zelenskyy-meets-burnham-in-portsmouth/106964362

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Moscow targeted by drones while Russia bombards Kyiv

Ukraine launches its latest attack on the Russian capital, firing more than 400 drones, while the Kremlin deploys more ballistic missiles against targets across Ukraine.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-21/moscow-targeted-by-drones-while-russia-bombards-kyiv/106938100

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Protesters criticise Zelenskyy after Ukrainian defence minister's sacking

A dispute between the now former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Kyiv's top general is spilling into public, after Volodymyr Zelenskyy orders a second reshuffle of this year.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/zelenskyy-dismissal-fedorov-triggers-protests/106925570

#WorldPolitics #UnrestConflictandWar #DefenceForces #TerritorialDisputes #Demonstrations

As Japan undergoes a defence shift, China warns it's 'becoming a powder keg'
By Natalie Whiting

While the world has been watching the rise of China, Japan has been in the midst of its biggest defence shift since World War II.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/china-japan-defence-spending/106912686

#DefenceForces #UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #DefenceIndustry #NatalieWhiting

Australia urged to sign treaty banning nuclear weapons
By Kyle Evans

There are renewed calls for Australia to sign a treaty ensuring nuclear weapons can't ever be facilitated, stored or manufactured in Australia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-07/activists-urge-australia-to-sign-treaty-to-ban-nuclear-weapons/106866782

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