Defence
Australian experts urge US to allow women in combat roles
Unlike Australia, the U.S. military still bans women from serving in direct combat positions. The ban remains in spite of......
Ex Israeli soldiers say they raided homes of innocents
An ex Israeli soldier has today told The Wire that he was involved in nightly raids of innocent households. He’s......
With attacks on the rise, should we pull out of Afghanistan?
Some countries in the International Security Assistance Force have already begun drawing down troops in Afghanistan. However, a growing number......
Can the army be female friendly?
Equal opportunities for women in the defence force could be closer with new recommendations from the Australian Human Rights Commission.......
Leadership the key to reloading Australian Defence Force principles
The second phase of the review into the Australian Defence Force by the Human Rights Commission was released today, with......
Militarism vs Diplomacy
We’ve always been taught that violence is not the answer. That we should try and solve our problems with words......
Stark reminder of Chile’s dark past arrives in Brisbane
Chilean naval ship “La Esmeralda” has arrived in Brisbane. The training vessel also serves as a “roving” ambassador for the......
US marines in Darwin
Last night around 200 marines landed in Darwin. They are the first contingent our of an eventual 2500 US troops......
Defence Commodore Kafey reinstated after Skype sex scandal
An inquiry into the Skype sex scandal at the Defence force Academy has found that academy chief Commodore Bruce Kafer......
Rogue soldier or Taliban plot?
An Afghan National Army soldier is on the run after he shot and wounded the three Australians yesterday. The soldier......