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Defence force to get $900m for bases

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced an injection of funds to upgrade facilities at Australian Defence Force bases around the nation.

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Defence Minister Peter Dutton is to announce a $1 billion upgrade for ADF bases around the country.

Aust north open to attack: US Admiral

US Indo-Pacific commander Adml John Aquilino says Australia's north is under threat amid the most concerning security challenge in the region in recent years.

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US Indo-Pacific commander Admiral John Aquilino says Australia's vast north is open to attack.

China asserts right to build on islands

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China says it has a right to build on islands in the South China Sea.

China sails carrier through Taiwan Strait

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China has sailed its aircraft carrier Shandong through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

Sweden to raise military spending

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PM Magdalena Andersson says Sweden wants to increase military spending to 2 per cent of GDP.

Australia’s Defence Force to be boosted to over 100,000 amid risks from China and Russia

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Australia’s army, air force and navy is set to swell by a third by 2040.