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Chinese ship used laser on aircraft: Govt

The Australian Defence Department has strongly condemned "unsafe military conduct" after an incident involving a defence force aircraft and a Chinese vessel.

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The Chinese ship was sailing east through the Arafura Sea at the time of the incident, Defence says.

High-tech military plane facility for SA

A $160 million maintenance facility for high-tech military aircraft will be constructed next to a RAAF base north of Adelaide.

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The $160 million facility will be purpose-built for deep maintenance and upgrades of RAAF aircraft.

Russia returns some troops to bases

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Russia's defence ministry says some troops in military districts near Ukraine are returning to base

German troops reinforce Baltics

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NATO forces have been flying in troops to reinforce the Baltic states amid tensions over Ukraine.

Quad to boost cyber-terrorism cooperation

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Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne at a press conference following the Quad meeting in Melbourne.

More Russian forces seen near Ukraine

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Satellite images show new Russian military deployments near Ukraine.