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
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Analysis
analysis:Australia could get the world's most expensive anti-sub warship, but the numbers are as complex as shipbuilding
Getting in early with cutting-edge and developmental military programs can yield huge benefits, and involves expensive gambles, but recent global events have shown the option of deploying surface vessels without humans could prove invaluable, writes Andrew Greene.
Heavily armed 'optionally crewed' ships to enter service under reshaping of Australia's naval fleet
Six large and "optionally crewed" naval vessels heavily armed with missiles will be added to Australia's surface fleet under a dramatic $11 billion reshaping of the navy that will also see the acquisition of 11 new general-purpose frigates to be partly built overseas.
$20 billion funding 'hole' in troubled Hunter warships, Labor claims
Labor reveals the cost of the massive Hunter Class frigate project has leapt from $45 billion to almost $65 billion, as it prepares to trim the program while unveiling other shipbuilding plans.
Parliament told of sexually inappropriate behaviour inside Royal Australian Navy
During a Senate estimates hearing late on Wednesday, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond was quizzed about last year's removal of a commanding officer from a warship over claims of "unacceptable behaviour".
Army pilots flew with faulty Taipan helicopter equipment despite warnings of 'increased risk'
Defence has confirmed pilots on the now-retired Taipan helicopter fleet were using a helmet-mounted display system despite internal warnings the equipment carried an "increased risk" when used in flying conditions with poor visibility.
Morrison government rejected US request for Red Sea military support just before 2022 election
Australia's Defence Force told the United States two years ago it was unable to help establish a new military task force in the Red Sea region because resources were needed at home and in the Indo-Pacific.
Leaked photo reveals gutted Taipan helicopters destined for the dirt
A leaked photo of dismantled Taipan helicopters slated for burial has reignited frustrations over a decision not to send the aircraft to Ukraine, but one army association says doing so would have been gifting the nation a "poisoned chalice".
Controversial warship program survives as government prepares to unveil Australia's 'Future Navy'
Australia's troubled Hunter-class frigate program has avoided being axed following a sweeping review of the navy's combat surface fleet, with at least six and possibly several more of the large and expensive warships to be built over coming decades.
Funding boost for lethal 'Ghost Bat' drone project as defence industry minister confirms new armed drone will be introduced this year
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.
Last-ditch offer to divert Taipan helicopters from being scrapped to help Ukraine
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
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
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
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.
An Australian-made rocket will be launched in Queensland in a historic first
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Previously secret report raises doubts about $45 billion Defence program
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.
New AUKUS space facility being built in WA's remote north-west
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".
Growing number of senior officers in 'top-heavy' Australian Defence Force
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.
Australia warned of surrendering its sovereignty under draft AUKUS laws
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.
Analysis
analysis:'Knows where all the bodies are buried': Inside Labor's fears over Mike Pezzullo's sacking
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.