JS Yahagi captain Commander Tamura Masayoshi with Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro. Photo: supplied/NT Government

NT chief minister sees benefits for NT as Japan doubles defence spending

JS Yahagi captain Commander Tamura Masayoshi with Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro. Photo: supplied/NT Government Japan’s decision to double its defence spending to US$70 billion by 2027 presents an economic opportunity for Northern Territory industry. Chief Minister and Minister for Defence Lia Finocchiaro made the comment during a visit by the Japanese frigate JS Yahagi to Darwin…

RAAF Lightning

RAAF combat wing at full strength after final delivery flight of nine combat aircraft

AN F-35 Lightning lands at RAAF Williamtown, one of nine final aircraft for the RAAF. Photo: LAC Kurt Lewis/Department of Defence Australia has taken delivery of its final F-35A Lightning II advanced combat aircraft at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. The 72-aircraft strong F-35A fleet, along with its EA-18 Growler and F/A-18 Super Hornets, are the…

Nazi weapons

Nazi weapons, gear seized by ABF officials during raids on Perth homes

Nazi stick grenades and parts that were recovered during the raid. Photo: ABF  Australian Border Force (ABF) officers have seized Nazi grenades, daggers, a mine, armbands and anti-aircraft shell from two Perth homes. On Tuesday, December 10, ABF and West Australian Police officers and Defence explosive specialists raided properties in Bassendean and Bellevue. The ABF…