https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-15/raaf-base-darwin-break-in-stolen-vehicle/107153730
This is an utter disgrace and says so much about the state of our military not being capable of securing its bases on our shores. How is this actually possible? Construction work makes absolutely no difference to security, this is negligence and a security breach, not to mention assault of a defence force member and theft.
RAAF Williamstown, NSW was the last one that was in the news recently. Heads should roll for this, if they can’t keep the base secure 24/7, then there is nothing to stop a terrorist attack on our military bases.
The minister for defence should be sacked immediately, the buck stops with the minister. Australia is a laughing stock with poor military security, how on earth can we expect them to prevent an enemy attack if the military are not up to defending the base like this?
Think about this, what if this individual was armed with a gun, would the persons on the gate return fire? An alarm should have been activated to activate the military police and the intruders should have been arrested and held in custody. That’s what happens in the real world.
