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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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India, Australia Sign Deal For Air-To-Air Refuelling Of Military Aircraft
Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and India's armed forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling. This will greatly enhance interoperability between the air forces of the two friendly nations.
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US Eyes Indian Ocean Island As Possible Military Base To Deter China
A remote Australian island close to an Indian Ocean chokepoint for Chinese oil shipments is on a list of possible locations for US military construction aimed at deterring China, with the US saying it "may or may not" support American forces.
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Amazon Seals $1.3 Billion Deal To Build Top-Secret Cloud For Australian Military
Top-secret Australian military intelligence will be stored on a custom cloud server built by US tech giant Amazon, Canberra said Thursday as it unveiled the US$1.3 billion deal.
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"Unsafe, Unprofessional": Australia PM After China Warship Injures Navy Diver
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese said a Chinese warship acted in a dangerous and unprofessional manner during an incident with an Australian navy vessel that injured a military diver, his first comments on the matter which he said had damaged ties.
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Insects, Rats, "Most Wonderful Cake": An Australian's Time In Myanmar Jail
Days after Myanmar's military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government in February 2021, an Australian economist working with her received an anonymous email telling him the police were watching his room and that he should flee.
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"China Engaging In Largest Military Buildup Since...": Australian Envoy
A top Australian envoy on Tuesday claimed China is putting together the "largest" conventional military buildup since the Second World War, without clarifying the strategic purpose behind the exercise.
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Australia To Give $74 Million As Assistance Package To Ukraine
The Australian government will provide a new A$110 million ($73.5 million) package to Ukraine including 70 military vehicles to defend against Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday.
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Australia Unveils Biggest Defence Reform In Decades
Australia unveiled its biggest military shakeup in decades on Monday, refocusing the armed forces on deterring would-be foes far from its shores.
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Australia To Host Malabar Exercise, Says Australian PM Aboard INS Vikrant
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday that his country will host Exercise Malabar, a naval drill involving Australia, India, the US and Japan.
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India, Australia Hold Joint Military Drills 'Austra Hind 22' In Rajasthan
India and Australia on Saturday held joint military drills as part of the ongoing joint military exercise -- 'Austra Hind 22' -- in Rajasthan's Mahajan field firing ranges.
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Myanmar Releases Jailed Ex-UK Diplomat, Japanese Journalist
Myanmar's military said Thursday it will release almost 6,000 prisoners, including a former British ambassador, a Japanese journalist and an Australian economics adviser in a rare olive branch from the isolated junta.
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After UK, Australia To Investigate Reports Of Its Pilots Training China's Military
Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said he had asked the defence department to investigate claims that former Australian military pilots had been recruited to join a flight school that operated in China.
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India Set To Be Part Of 17-Nation "Pitch Black" Exercise In Australia
India will be part of a mega air combat exercise in Australia this month that is set to witness the participation of around 100 aircraft and 2,500 military personnel from 17 countries.
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Australia Accuses China Of "Dangerous" Interception Over South China Sea
Australia on Sunday accused the Chinese military of putting an Australian Defence Force flight crew at risk when their plane was intercepted late last month over the South China Sea.
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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India, Australia Sign Deal For Air-To-Air Refuelling Of Military Aircraft
Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and India's armed forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling. This will greatly enhance interoperability between the air forces of the two friendly nations.
-
US Eyes Indian Ocean Island As Possible Military Base To Deter China
A remote Australian island close to an Indian Ocean chokepoint for Chinese oil shipments is on a list of possible locations for US military construction aimed at deterring China, with the US saying it "may or may not" support American forces.
-
Amazon Seals $1.3 Billion Deal To Build Top-Secret Cloud For Australian Military
Top-secret Australian military intelligence will be stored on a custom cloud server built by US tech giant Amazon, Canberra said Thursday as it unveiled the US$1.3 billion deal.
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"Unsafe, Unprofessional": Australia PM After China Warship Injures Navy Diver
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese said a Chinese warship acted in a dangerous and unprofessional manner during an incident with an Australian navy vessel that injured a military diver, his first comments on the matter which he said had damaged ties.
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Insects, Rats, "Most Wonderful Cake": An Australian's Time In Myanmar Jail
Days after Myanmar's military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government in February 2021, an Australian economist working with her received an anonymous email telling him the police were watching his room and that he should flee.
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"China Engaging In Largest Military Buildup Since...": Australian Envoy
A top Australian envoy on Tuesday claimed China is putting together the "largest" conventional military buildup since the Second World War, without clarifying the strategic purpose behind the exercise.
-
Australia To Give $74 Million As Assistance Package To Ukraine
The Australian government will provide a new A$110 million ($73.5 million) package to Ukraine including 70 military vehicles to defend against Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday.
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Australia Unveils Biggest Defence Reform In Decades
Australia unveiled its biggest military shakeup in decades on Monday, refocusing the armed forces on deterring would-be foes far from its shores.
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Australia To Host Malabar Exercise, Says Australian PM Aboard INS Vikrant
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday that his country will host Exercise Malabar, a naval drill involving Australia, India, the US and Japan.
-
India, Australia Hold Joint Military Drills 'Austra Hind 22' In Rajasthan
India and Australia on Saturday held joint military drills as part of the ongoing joint military exercise -- 'Austra Hind 22' -- in Rajasthan's Mahajan field firing ranges.
-
Myanmar Releases Jailed Ex-UK Diplomat, Japanese Journalist
Myanmar's military said Thursday it will release almost 6,000 prisoners, including a former British ambassador, a Japanese journalist and an Australian economics adviser in a rare olive branch from the isolated junta.
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After UK, Australia To Investigate Reports Of Its Pilots Training China's Military
Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said he had asked the defence department to investigate claims that former Australian military pilots had been recruited to join a flight school that operated in China.
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India Set To Be Part Of 17-Nation "Pitch Black" Exercise In Australia
India will be part of a mega air combat exercise in Australia this month that is set to witness the participation of around 100 aircraft and 2,500 military personnel from 17 countries.
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Australia Accuses China Of "Dangerous" Interception Over South China Sea
Australia on Sunday accused the Chinese military of putting an Australian Defence Force flight crew at risk when their plane was intercepted late last month over the South China Sea.
