Andrew Greene

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Suspected boat arrivals discovered in Arnhem Land

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Andrew Greene

Up to eight people have been detained by border protection authorities after reaching a remote part of the Northern Territory coast by boat. They were found walking near the town of Maningrida east of Darwin. The ABC understands they are Chinese nationals. Their arrival has set off another stoush between the Government and Opposition over border security.
Suspected boat arrivals from China discovered in Arnhem Land

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Andrew Greene

Up to eight people, believed to be from China, have been detained by border protection authorities after reaching a remote part of the Northern Territory coast by boat earlier this week. The ABC has been told the first six members of the group were discovered by local workers on Tuesday while walking near the remote Indigenous township of Maningrida, approximately 500 kilometres east of Darwin in Arnhem Land.
Anthony Albanese tells think tank to 'have a look at themselves' after defence report

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Andrew Greene

The prime minister has lashed out at one of the country's leading security think tanks and demanded it "have a look at themselves" after it warned Australia could be left with a "brittle and hollowed defence force" if military funding was not increased.
Indonesia reportedly considering buying Chinese and Russian fighter aircraft

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Andrew Greene

Second-hand fighter aircraft from China and Russia could soon reportedly be used to modernise Indonesia's air force, in a dramatic departure from Jakarta's recent focus on acquiring Western military hardware. Aviation website Alert-5 is reporting Indonesia could announce plans as early as next month to purchase 42 second-hand J-10 fighter aircraft from China, as well as resuming negotiations to procure Russian Su-35 fighters.
Germany promotes 'proven' shipbuilding record in opening pitch for $10 billion Australian warship project

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Andrew Greene

A German defence company pushing for a lucrative Australian frigate contract is pitching its "proven" global record on naval shipbuilding as it competes against a rival bid from Japan that is being heavily backed by Tokyo. Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), which helped design and integrate Australia's soon-to-be-retired ANZAC class fleet, is now wanting to build the Navy's new $10 billion General Purpose Frigates (GPF) slated to begin arriving from 2029.
Defence investigation finds Taipan pilot's actions likely prevented further fatalities in crash

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Laura LaVelle |Laura Lavelle |Andrew Greene

A defence investigation into an army helicopter crash that killed four soldiers has revealed more lives could have been lost, had the aircraft pilot not taken evasive action to avoid another collision. The Defence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB) report — which made 196 findings or observations and 46 recommendations to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) — was today released publicly, after it was finalised last month.
US officials frustrated Australia sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Andrew Greene

American officials remain privately frustrated over Australia's decision to donate retired Abrams tanks to Ukraine, even as the vehicles finally begin the long sea journey to the battleground. During an overnight meeting in Rome, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after he confirmed the fleet of second-hand M1A1 vehicles was on the way.
Australian-made underwater glider drones equipped with artificial intelligence could soon bolster UK naval surveillance

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Andrew Greene

Locally designed autonomous glider drones which collect and rapidly process undersea data using artificial intelligence have been unveiled in the United Kingdom. A Perth-based company has teamed up with a European AI company to produce the uncrewed system that is capable of ocean missions lasting up to three months. The Royal Australian Navy has also been formally briefed on the capability which its makers hope could be adopted by all three AUKUS partners.
Australian believed killed fighting in Ukraine

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Andrew Greene

A Queensland labourer who travelled to Ukraine three years ago to join the fight against Russia is feared to have been killed in battle, with authorities yet to locate his remains. Former GladstoneA Queensland labourer who travelled to Ukraine three years ago to join the fight against Russia's invasion is feared to have been recently killed in battle, but authorities are yet to locate his remains.
Australian tradie who wanted to 'push himself' in Ukraine feared dead

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Andrew Greene

A Queensland labourer who travelled to Ukraine three years ago to join the fight against Russia's invasion is feared to have been recently killed in battle, but authorities are yet to locate his remains. Sources in Ukraine have told the ABC that former Gladstone resident Caleb List, who signed up with Ukraine's armed forces in 2022, is believed to have died last month during heavy fighting in the Kharkiv region.