“He gave a speech at the Sydney Institute where he used words like 'impactful projection', to describe capability. And for your listeners, I can't even describe what he means by that” - Andrew Hastie tells ⁦Richard Marles⁩ to explain policy clearly abc.net.au/listen/program…

“Army sources have confirmed the radiological material was purchased by the defence force member legally online, but it's unclear whether he will face disciplinary action for storing the substance inside military accommodation quarters” abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

Chinese spymasters have identified Australia’s top security research institute as a priority target in their cyber-attack operations, The Nightly reveals. It is the first time an Australian media outlet publishes Chinese national security agency orders. thenightly.com.au/australia/secu…

“All of a sudden America and Australia’s industrial bases naturally just need to be linked. Where we ultimately want to be is a company operating in the U.S. munitions base with forward-deployed, production-ready capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region” defensenews.com/land/2024/04/0…

“Contrary to film images of aggressive, shouting George S. Patton-like figures, Australia’s military leaders are invariably thoughtful, smart but not scholarly, congenial team-builders with a big appetite for work” - former defence official Peter Jennings theaustralian.com.au/nation/defence…

'You can't be what you can't see and the more role models we have the more opportunities for others to see what's possible when they serve their nation and have the privilege of serving a nation” abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

Air Vice‑Marshal Stephen Chappell is Australia’s new Chief of Air Force

A proud day for his dad, one of Australia’s greatest ever cricketers, Greg Stephen Chappell

'The document within the scope of this request contains information which, if released, could reasonably be expected to damage the international relations of the Commonwealth” abc.net.au/news/2024-04-0…

South China Sea is a busy waterway this weekend

West Australian police have confirmed they’re searching a remote part of the Kimberley region for a man believed to be part of a group that arrived by boat. Sources say they were discovered at the remote Mungalalu Truscott Airbase on Friday afternoon. ADF personnel also involved