Data analysed by experts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) indicate that Ukrainian troops counterattacked near Avdiivka and advanced on 19 November. Source
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has rejected cost and transparency concerns around the federal government’s AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, arguing the program will be critical to defending Australia’s national security amid increasing military build-up and rising global tensions. Source
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that a MIM-104 Patriot, provided to Ukraine, successfully brought down five Russian aircraft in a short span of 300 seconds. Source
Yoav Gallant, Israels Defence Minister, has reported that the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah has fired over 1,000 rounds of ammunition on Israel since 7 October. Source
The Ministry of Defense publicized an accord between Norway, Kongsberg and Raytheon concerning the advanced progression of the NASAMS air defense system. Source
Taipei has announced its plans to retire F-5E/F, a locally manufactured aircraft that has been central to the training programs of Republic of China Air Force. Source
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has made a frank admission, conceding borrowers are “very unhappy” with the central bank, but are coping with higher interest rates. Source
Ukraine’s National Resistance Center has said the Russian invaders have brought 34,000 Russian textbooks into the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson Oblast. Source
Insights from satellite imagery on November 7 and 25 have indicated a shift in the positioning of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system from Zhuliany Airport Source
Sadiq Khan has accused the government for not keeping him informed during the pandemic and “lives could have been saved,” if he was allowed to attend Source
The ranks of the Reserve Bank are set to be bolstered following the appointment of a top official from UK’s central bank. Source
Lithuania will donate the funds from fines for non-compliance with international and national sanctions to the Development Cooperation Fund for Ukraines recovery. Source
Sergey Shoigu has claimed that the number of Ukraine's aircraft downed by Russian air defense in the previous month was almost double the allocation of F-16s. Source
Reports from Ukraine suggest that the M1A1 Abrams tank, supplied by the United States, has been spotted in the vicinity of Kupiansk front line direction. Source
The Russian occupiers have conducted assault operations on four fronts, and a total of 46 combat clashes have taken place at the front during the past day. Source
The Russian army has adopted a novel strategy to deploy their Iskander-M ballistic missile systems against Ukrainian positions by using 'double tap' strategy. Source
Hundreds of temporary visas have been issued to desperate Palestinians by the Australian government over the past few weeks as Israel continues its bombardment on Gaza, but Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the situation remains “very difficult”. Source
The United States and the UK are working together with Ukraine to strengthen the protection of the Ukrainian energy system from Russian attacks. Source
Russia downed 17 Ukrainian MiG-29s in 10 days two dozen left – this is what several intelligence reports indicate based more on information from Russian sources Source
The Australian share market was flat on Wednesday as gains in large cap stocks were offset by falls in real estate and tech shares. Source