Andrew Greene
Andrew is the ABC's defence correspondent and has covered federal parliament since 2004. He joined the ABC in 2010 and has reported from Afghanistan, Iraq, the United States and Europe, as well as assignments across Australia. Andrew has lived and worked in the Czech Republic and is fluent in Czech, having grown up speaking the language. Andrew began his career in commercial radio and while at the Seven Network was a finalist in the Walkley Young Journalist of the Year Awards. Follow Andrew on Twitter @andrewbgreene or email him at greene.andrew@abc.net.au
Latest by Andrew Greene
Funding boost for lethal 'Ghost Bat' drone project as defence industry minister confirms new armed drone will be introduced this year
Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene
A locally designed combat drone will receive a significant funding boost as the Australian Defence Force works to catch up with rapid advances in lethal unmanned technology across the world.
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Last-ditch offer to divert Taipan helicopters from being scrapped to help Ukraine
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
Army veterans and engineers who once worked on Australia's now grounded fleet of Taipan helicopters are volunteering to rebuild the aircraft so they can be sent to Ukraine rather than be buried in an expensive disposal process.
Chinese embassy confronts Australian official who accused Beijing of cyber attacks
Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene
A Chinese embassy official confronts Australia's new cyber ambassador after he told a gathering of diplomats in Canberra that Beijing was responsible for a series of devastating online attacks against this country.
Australia 'stalls' military export requests from Israel over Gaza war concerns, growing number of civilian casualties
Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene
Approvals to export Australian made military equipment to Israel are being "stalled" by the Albanese government as concerns grow over the rising number of civilian casualties in Gaza.
Beijing points finger at Japan over sonar attack on Australian warship HMAS Toowoomba
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
China denies one of its warships fired sonar blasts that injured Australian navy divers last year, while claiming a Japanese warship may have been responsible.
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An Australian-made rocket will be launched in Queensland in a historic first
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
The first locally made rocket to be launched into space from Australian soil is scheduled for lift-off from a commercial facility in Queensland early next year.
Controversial consulting giant KPMG charged Defence twice for same work, review finds
A Defence data project involving a $100 million contract issued to KPMG is rife with serious governance failures, conflicts of interests and a "lack of accountability", according to an external review.
Over 700 Americans and nuclear waste management — WA AUKUS plans revealed
Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene
AUKUS documents reveal that WA will have a low-level radioactive waste management system in place as well as receiving an influx of more than 700 Americans to work on the project.
Navy declares it's ready for any Middle East deployment following United States request
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
The commander of Australia's naval fleet says the service is well prepared to deploy a warship to the Middle East if the Albanese government agrees to join an international mission to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea.
Australia expands Ukraine military training mission, faces growing pressure to re-open embassy in Kyiv
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
Australian personnel who've been training Ukrainian military recruits will be welcomed home today as the government announces an expansion of the assistance mission.
Australia developing 'top secret' intelligence cloud computing system
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
The program is expected to work with US and UK spy networks to help national security agencies better detect threats.
Defence grounds some C-27J Spartan aircraft after finding structural cracks
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
The Royal Australian Air Force has stopped flying an undisclosed number of its C-27J Spartans after finding "cracking" on some of the light tactical fixed-wing aircraft.
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Previously secret report raises doubts about $45 billion Defence program
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
The navy removed a requirement for "value for money" from the tender process for its $45 billion future frigate program, with previously secret documents also revealing the Department of Defence selected a controversial British warship design despite being aware of potential risks.
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New AUKUS space facility being built in WA's remote north-west
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
A high-tech facility is being built on Western Australia's remote north-west coast as part of AUKUS efforts to improve "deep-space object tracking".
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Growing number of senior officers in 'top-heavy' Australian Defence Force
Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene
New research reveals the ranks of senior officers in the Australian military has almost doubled over the past twenty years, despite a steady decline in overall numbers.
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Australia warned of surrendering its sovereignty under draft AUKUS laws
Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene
One of America's leading figures on weapons export regulations warns Australia could "surrender any sovereignty capability" under draft laws linked to the AUKUS partnership.
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analysis:'Knows where all the bodies are buried': Inside Labor's fears over Mike Pezzullo's sacking
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo bolstered Labor's national security credentials and was seen by hardheads as an uncomfortable necessity. His sacking has them wondering if he's about to unleash against the party, writes Andrew Greene.
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Australian warship involved in a Chinese sonar incident begins joint naval drills with Philippines in South China Sea
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
HMAS Toowoomba, whose divers sustained minor injuries from a Chinese sonar pulse, has now begun joint naval patrols in the South China Sea where regional tensions with Beijing are growing.
United States warns China to be 'safe and professional' following sonar attack on Australian naval divers
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
Just days after a Chinese warship caused minor injuries to Australian defence personnel, the US Navy is warning Beijing to respect international law.
China reacts after Australian warship HMAS Toowoomba transits Taiwan Strait
By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic and defence correspondent Andrew Greene
Taiwan's defence ministry said an Australian ship, understood to be the HMAS Toowoomba, has sailed through the strategic waterway, after its personnel were injured by a Chinese sonar pulse.
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Australian authorities investigating Indonesian boat arrival in remote WA
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene, Eddie Williams and Rosanne Maloney
Authorities are investigating how a group of 12 people landed on a remote part of the West Australian coast after travelling by boat from Indonesia.
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Second Australian foreign fighter killed battling Russians in Ukraine
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
A second Australian member of a foreigners military unit in Ukraine known as "The Chosen Company" has been killed while fighting against invading Russian forces in the country's east, sources have confirmed to the ABC.
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Australian man fighting with Ukraine killed in Russian artillery strike
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
An Australian veteran is among several foreign soldiers killed by a Russian artillery strike during recent intense fighting in eastern Ukraine.
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Naval personnel injured by Chinese warship sonar pulses, Opposition criticises government timing
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene
Naval divers working to clear fishing nets from the HMAS Toowoomba's propellers were forced to exit the water when a Chinese warship began operating its hull-mounted sonar, in an incident labelled "unsafe and unprofessional".
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Australian warship commander removed following alcohol incident
Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene
A commanding officer of an Australian warship is removed from his position while an inquiry begins into alleged "unacceptable behaviour" involving alcohol, which is prohibited when Navy personnel are at sea.
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