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Talisman Sabre: Prepping for war with China amid diplomacy

CHRIS REASON: As Anthony Albanese courts Beijing, 40,000 troops prepare for war, with China front and centre in Australia’s biggest military exercise yet.

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An Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter lifts a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon as an underslung load from Shoalwater Bay training area during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. CAPT Joanne Leca

Why these pictures have military experts worried: ‘Extraordinarily vulnerable’

There are calls for a shift in government spending, but analysts say Canberra is not listening.

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Military experts say Australia's Defence bases are extremely vulnerable.

Feared around the world: Inside the world’s most advanced stealth bomber

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The B-2 is the only aircraft capable of carrying the 13-tonne bunker-busting bomb.

Trump says the US has executed a ‘very successful’ attack on Iran

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Donald Trump announces America has bombed multiple Iranian nuclear sites.

Australian military deployed to help Middle East evacuees

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Australia is sending defence personnel and aircraft to the Middle East to help evacuate citizens.

British prime minister pledges commitment to AUKUS

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed Britain's commitment to the AUKUS security pact.