The Coalition and Greens are demanding answers after it was revealed defence personnel on-board the now-defunct Taipan helicopter fleet were flying with equipment deemed to carry an “increased risk” in certain situations by internal testing. Pilots on the military aircraft were using a helmet-mounted display system that one test hadContinue Reading
Western countries have not only lost the industrial capacity required to fight a war, but they’re rapidly forgetting how to make the things they used to — and should consider bringing retired workers back to pass on their knowledge to the next generation, defence experts say. While recent headlines haveContinue Reading
Hundreds of Chinese-made surveillance cameras have been found at defence sites across Australia, well above the initial estimate of just one. Defence officials appearing at senate estimates on Wednesday revealed an audit process had found 435 devices made by Chinese companies Hikvision and Dahua at its sites. In February, defenceContinue Reading
Australia has reached an agreement with China to resolve trade blockages on barley exports its hopes will be followed by the removal of similar tariffs on wine. Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced on Tuesday the two nations had reached a partial breakthrough in their longrunning trade dispute over Chinese sanctionsContinue Reading
Why would civil-war-wracked Myanmar spend millions on upgrading the runway and military facilities on a remote island? It probably has something to do with the murderous regime’s closest international friend: China. Great Coco is the largest of the group of seven islands in the Bay of Bengal between India andContinue Reading
The recent downing of a Chinese balloon over the US has generated a tidal wave of scorn directed at officials who raised alarm that the device could be part of a spy network spanning five continents. US President Joe Biden publicly declared that the country is not seeking conflict withContinue Reading