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Finland confirms it will seek to join NATO

Finland will apply for membership of the NATO military alliance, President Sauli Niinisto has confirmed.

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Finland's President Sauli Niinisto has confirmed his country will apply for NATO membership.

Sweden sets out benefits of NATO

Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde says membership of NATO would boost national security and help to stabilise the Nordic and Baltic regions.

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Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde says membership of NATO would boost national security.

A Chinese warship has been spotted ‘hugging the coastline’ in Australian waters

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Dutton said the ship, which has intelligence gathering capabilities, had come into Australia’s exclusive economic zone and was “hugging the coastline”.

Sweden beefs up defence of key island

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Members of Gotland's Regiment patrol in a tank at Visby in Gotland, Sweden.

Navy bids farewell to veteran patrol boats

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The Navy is replacing its Armidale patrol boats with larger vessels that can remain at sea longer.

More than 7000 visas issued to Ukrainians

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Six M777 howitzers have been provided by Australia as part of a $27 million aid package for Ukraine.