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Diggers learn Indigenous weapon making in Canberra
Army personnel learnt Indigenous weapon making and Ngunnawal cultural practice d...
Joseph Guenzler 10 Jun 2026
Defence helps Pacific partners fight illegal fishing
Illegal fishing costs Pacific Island nations hundreds of millions of dollars in...
Melissa Meehan 25 May 2026
DICE delivers with pride, taking top honour at AIDN NT Awards 2026
Against a backdrop of growing national focus on Northern Australia's defence cap...
Nicole Brown 18 May 2026
New Defence plan aims to improve outcomes for First Nations people
The Australian Defence Force has released a new national plan aimed at improving...
Jackson Clark 6 Apr 2026
Indigenous businesses excluded from NT’s new Defence Industry Council

Indigenous business leaders in the Northern Territory say the NT government's newly announced Defence Industry Council represents "another missed opportunity" to strengthen the Territory's defence eco...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 25, 2026
Thorpe: Defence public land sell-off must include consent of First Peoples, land back

Senator Lidia Thorpe has condemned the federal government's proposed $3 billion sell-off of Defence land, warning that any divestment of public land without the free, prior and informed consent of Tra...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 5, 2026
Reliant Pacific bound for first 2026 deployment

Australia's Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, is preparing to depart Townsville for its first deployment of 2026 to reinforce Australia's ongoing commitment to Pacific s...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jan 2, 2026
Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

The Solomon Islands prime minister has made a concerted pitch for new trade and investment opportunities, as Australia looks to strengthen its security relationships in the Pacific.

Commonwealth employee and NT business director charged over alleged $71 million fraud scheme

Three Northern Territory residents are expected to appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday, 17 November, 2025, after being charged with fraud and corruption offences arising from an AFP-led investigati...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Nov 15, 2025
Situm village sees joint PNG-Australia military drill for first time

Approximately 1000 people recently gathered in a village outside Lae in Papua New Guinea called Situm at the local sports oval to witness something most had only seen in films.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 12, 2025
Aboriginal community health leaders work with Air Force to deliver services in Far North Queensland

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Far North Queensland are working with the Royal Australian Air Force through Exercise Kummundoo 2025, delivering health services and building stron...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 14, 2025
Yarning circle opens on Larrakia Country at RAAF Base Darwin

RAAF Base Darwin has opened its first yarning circle on Larrakia Country, creating a space for people to gather, share stories and connect. The Gudlugwa Cultural Space builds on the relationship betwe...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 13, 2025
PNG cabinet approves defence treaty with Australia

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a landmark defence treaty with Australia, clearing the way for the agreement to be signed as early as next week.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 2, 2025
Indigenous recruits mix with allies on major US warship

The newest participants of the Australian Defence Force's Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) have been welcomed aboard a major US warship in just their second week on the job.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 25, 2025
Fiji willing to supplement soldiers to meet ADF personnel shortage

Australia is considering recruiting Indigenous soldiers from across the Pacific for its defence force amid ongoing talks between political leaders.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 11, 2025
PNG pilot ready for take off after Aussie graduation

Heydan Chan has always been drawn to the allure of the sky."(Flying) was just a childhood dream that I wanted to achieve growing up," he tells AAP.

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Fraser Barton Jul 10, 2025
Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Fiji's leader is open to elevating the Pacific nation's relationship with Australia to a treaty-level partnership and wants its citizens to fill the ranks of its neighbour's defence forces.

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