AllVarda Space Industries partners with Southern Launch to accept re-entry capsules at the Koonibba Test Range
Photo: A render of the Varda capsule re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere. Photo courtesy of Southern Launch. MEDIA RELEASE South Australia will become a hub for an in-space manufacturing industry after Varda Space Industries and Southern Launch announced a partnership to conduct re-entry operations at the Koonibba Test Range. Varda Space Industries are pioneers in developing […]
Babcock’s Arrowhead Suppliers’ day a success with New Zealand SMEs
Photo: Andrew Curlewis speaking at Babcock Australasia NZ Arrowhead Supplier Day in Auckland. Photo courtesy of Babcock Australasia. MEDIA RELEASE Attended by more than 65 suppliers, the event was aimed at increasing awareness of Babcock’s design, build and support offering, and engaging local SMEs so they could better understand how they can play a part […]
Australian Government working with Industry to assure Collins Class Submarine
The Hon Pat Conroy MP MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government is committed to a potent, enduring and agile submarine capability, and will use an independent assurance activity to inform the life-of-type extension of the Collins class submarine fleet. Australia’s transition to conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines is underpinned by the ongoing availability of the Collins class […]
Victoria’s Point Wilson Wharf to accelerate guided weapons for the ADF
The Hon Richard Marles MP The Hon Pat Conroy MP JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government is continuing efforts to increase guided weapons and explosive ordnance stocks for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as part of immediate actions to reprioritise Defence’s capabilities, in line with the Defence Strategic Review (DSR). A key recommendation of the […]
Australian Capabilities to continue supporting Ukraine
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP The Hon Richard Marles MP The Hon Pat Conroy MP JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government, with the support of local defence industry, is providing a further $20 million package of military assistance to Ukraine. De-mining equipment, portable x-ray machines, a 3D metal printer, and counter drone systems are some […]
Offshore patrol vessels listed as a project of concern
Department of Defence MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government has listed the Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) program as a Defence Project of Concern. The project has experienced delays in delivery of both the vessels and the associated support system with schedule delays first emerging in 2021. The vessels are being built for the Royal Australian […]
New arrangement to enhance Defence surveillance and survivability
Department of Defence MEDIA RELEASE Defence and Mitsubishi Electric Australia (MEA) have signed an agreement to develop and transition a cutting-edge laser capability for the Australian Defence Force to enhance surveillance and survivability of defence platforms. The new capability – being developed by Defence’s Science and Technology Group – is being industrialised in partnership with […]
Five Power Defence Arrangements exercise concludes
Department of Defence MEDIA RELEASE Exercise Bersama Lima, an annual military exercise between the five nations in the Five Power Defence Arrangements, has concluded. More than 400 Australian Defence Force personnel deployed for two weeks in Malaysia exercising with militaries from Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom. The exercise focused on combined joint […]
Additional assistance for urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza
Senator the Hon Penny Wong MEDIA RELEASE Australia will provide an additional $15 million in humanitarian assistance for civilians affected by the conflict in Gaza, the West Bank and across the region. This funding will be delivered through trusted partners to help address immediate and emerging needs including food, water, medicine and other essential services. […]
Visit to the United States for the Honolulu Leadership Dialogue
The Hon Pat Conroy MP MEDIA RELEASE Tonight I will travel to the United States as head of Australia’s delegation to the Honolulu Leadership Dialogue from 25-28 October. The Honolulu Leadership Dialogue brings together senior Australian and US defence officials, parliamentarians, security experts, and industry leaders to discuss the complex operating environment across the Indo-Pacific. […]