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Minchin attacks defence 'cutback' 
The Australian
The Australian
THE Rudd Government is moving to break a key pre-election promise and trim defence spending, opposition spokesman Nick Minchin warned yesterday. A promise to maintain defence spending at an annual minimum...
'Late' spy plane on Defence watch list
The Australian
The Australian
ANOTHER troubled defence project, a $145million unmanned aerial vehicle contract with the army, has been placed on a "projects of concern" list. The contract was signed in December 2005 by then defence...
Defence force to get 12pc pay rise
NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Your Views Is the Defence Force pay rise justified? It is hoped a pay rise for Defence Force staff will help address retention and recruitment...
Is the Defence Force pay rise justified?
NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Your Views Send us Your Views View related story Defence Force staff will receive a pay...
Telstra wins $162m Defence contract
The Australian
The Australian
TELSTRA is celebrating a victory on two fronts after winning a $162 million contract with the Department of Defence while also denying its rivals a slice of the action. The six-year contract sees Telstra become...
Defence cleared over Westralia fire
The Australian
The Australian
THE Defence Department has been cleared of allegations it was warned of faulty engine parts fitted to HMAS Westralia before a deadly engine room fire that killed four sailors. An investigation by the Commonwealth...
Greg Combet fights to control defence costs
The Australian
The Australian
THERE will be greater transparency and more accountability when it comes to scrutinising $100 billion worth of defence capital equipment projects, Greg Combet promised yesterday. The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence...
