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August 21, 2026 by Mark Tilley

National Day Established to Honor UK Terrorism Victims and Survivors

The creation of a national day to honour the victims and survivors of terrorist acts in the UK has been welcomed by Figen Murray, the spearhead behind Martyn's Law. Starting from today, the National D...

UK to stage biggest home defence exercise in decades as national resilience takes centre stage

The UK Government has announced plans to stage its biggest home defence exercise in decades in 2027, as it ...

Jul 14 2026

Security Buyer Reveals Power25 Official List

The inaugural Power25 Leaders list for 2026 has been released, celebrating 25 individuals who are helping to ...

Jul 14 2026

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Australia and India Fortify Defence Ties After Melbourne Talks

Australia and India have deepended their defence ties, with both nations agreeing to strengthen their ...

Jul 13 2026

NATO's Growing Focus on the Indo-Pacific Signals a New Era for Australia's Security Partnerships

For decades, NATO has been viewed primarily as a transatlantic military alliance focused on maintaining ...

Jul 9 2026

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Great Britain and Turkey Sign Security and Defence Partnership

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Türkiye have this week signed a ...

Jul 9 2026

World Cup celebrations set to test late-night security planning as pubs gain extended hours

The UK Government has announced that pubs across England will be permitted to remain open until 5am on ...

Jul 3 2026

Could a Global Food Crisis Become Australia's Next Security Challenge?

When we think about national security, food is rarely the first thing that comes to mind. Cyber threats, ...

Jul 2 2026

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The Security Event & Fire Safety Event Enter New European Era Following Record Growth

Following record-breaking 2026 editions, The Security Event and Fire Safety Event will evolve into European ...

Jun 17 2026

Will this be ASIO's last warning on Australia's Critical Infrastructure?

For years, conversations around cyber security have largely focused on ransomware, data breaches and ...

Jun 17 2026

Can Australia Rely on Global Tech Giants for National Cyber Resilience?

Australia's cyber resilience strategy is becoming increasingly intertwined with some of the world's largest ...

Jun 16 2026

Dame Angela Eagle DBE Appointed as New UK Security Minister

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Government reshuffle has seen Dame Angela Eagle DBE appointed as Minister ...

Jun 15 2026

Nine years on from Grenfell

This Sunday marks nine years since the Grenfell Tower fire. This anniversary is not only a moment of ...

Jun 12 2026

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