AllChina, Australia political talks coincide with military exercises
Photo: Defence Connect The People’s Republic of China and Australia will hold a new round of political consultation talks this week, coinciding with the end of significant Chinese combat readiness security patrols encircling Taiwan. PRC Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu will visit officials in Australia and Fiji this week to extend dialogues between […]
Norwegian support ship to become new ADV Guidance
Photo: Defence Connect The Australian government has purchased the Norwegian undersea support vessel MV Normand Jarl in a deal worth $110 million. The 107-metre-long vessel was bought for the Australian Defence Force through a selection process led by an independent broker and is currently undergoing inspection and certification in Singapore. Once cleared, it will sail […]
Jittery defence industry warns against cost-cutting
Jittery defence industry warns against cost-cutting Andrew Tillett Political correspondent Opposition defence spokesman Andrew Hastie has warned the government against cannibalising existing military capabilities to pay for new weapons, as the head of the Defence Force confirmed the military was pursuing efficiencies. The Australian Financial Review revealed on Tuesday the Defence Department had ordered managers […]
Defence confirms undersea support vessel
Defence confirms undersea support vessel By Ben Felton | Canberra | 11 April 2023 Over the weekend Defence confirmed the acquisition of ADV Guidance, formerly MV Normand Jarl, to serve as a dedicated Undersea Support Vessel for the Royal Australian Navy. In a statement, Defence said that the vessel would be used to support trials […]