In an historic first, Japanese soldiers have conducted live-fire drills in support of Australian troops, marking ever-closer defence ties between the two countries. Key points: Japanese soldiers fired live artillery in support of Australian troops for the first time as part of a mock battle Both countries say the deteriorating security climate means they have to strengthen military cooperation A …
The number of Australians looking to join the military has surged since the COVID-19 outbreak began. Key points: There has been a huge spike in military recruitment applications, particularly among women, during the pandemic Skilled workers from sectors hit especially hard, including aviation, make up a significant proportion of applicants The last time such a surge was recorded was during …
Sri Lankan authorities have confirmed one of the suicide bombers responsible for the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks attended an Australian university. Key points: One of the suicide bombers completed his post-graduate education in Australia The death toll from the deadly attacks was revised up to 359 on Wednesday Investigators say the attacks were retaliation for the Christchurch shootings Sri Lankan …
It was at the centre of a clash that almost brought two nuclear nations to war, but exactly what goes on inside a small madrasa on a hilltop near Kashmir remains a mystery. Key points: Tensions escalated sharply between India and Pakistan in February after a suicide bombing in Kashmir Pakistan denies that a remote religious school harbours the terrorist …