The Australian military will recruit noncitizens from Five Eyes countries with Australian permanent residency to boost troop numbers. This move aims to strengthen the military against future trade ...

(TNND) — The Australian military is closely monitoring three Chinese warships sailing along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission, officials said Thursday. Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, ...

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia will outline its defence plans on Monday, and its leaders are previewing a more assertive posture - in which it can strike farther, faster - while working with mid-size ...

The largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia, Exercise Talisman Sabre, are underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships. MELBOURNE, Australia — The largest-ever ...

Australia’s defence minister called on China to explain its massive military build-up, claiming it was sparking concern in the region due to a lack of transparency. Richard Marles urged Beijing to ...

U.S. Marines will take part in joint training with Japanese and Australian forces in northern Australia, the three countries' defense ministers announced Sunday as they expressed concern about a spate ...

Australia’s national interest lies in a region that is open, stable, peaceful and prosperous. At the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus in mid-November and at meetings throughout the Pacific, I’ve ...

The Iran war had greatly complicated the global strategic landscape, Defense Minister Richard Marles said as he announced a major increase in Australian military spending. MELBOURNE, Australia — The ...