AllAUKUS partnership to consult with other nations including Japan on military capability collaboration
MEDIA RELEASE Collaboration could include working together in areas such as quantum technologies, undersea capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy, cyber, hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities, and electronic warfare capabilities. Australia, UK and US already have close bilateral relationships with Japan and consultation will begin with them. AUKUS is a trilateral security and defence partnership between […]
AUKUS Partners Focus on Indo-Pacific Security in Shaping Joint Capabilities
Article courtesy of US Department of Defense MEDIA RELEASE Maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific serves as the key factor driving the selection of advanced capabilities to pursue as part of the AUKUS security partnership between the U.S., U.K. and Australia, senior officials said yesterday. Justin McFarlin, deputy assistant secretary of defense for international […]
New Defence SA Advisory Board member
MEDIA RELEASE Air Vice-Marshal (retd) Cath Roberts AO CSC has been appointed to the Defence SA Advisory Board. Ms Roberts had a decorated career of more than 40 years in the Royal Australian Air Force as an Aerospace Engineer. She joins the Defence SA Advisory Board with extensive experience and knowledge in space capability analysis, […]
Missing RAAF WWII bomber and crew discovered in Papua New Guinea
MEDIA RELEASE Air Force has positively identified a Number 100 Squadron (100SQN) World War II Beaufort aircraft (A9-186) first reported missing in 1943, along with its four crew members. The aircraft was discovered recently after a challenging mission in the waters south of Gasmata, Papua New Guinea. Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, […]
Landmark production contract signed for Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicle export to Germany
MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s largest ever defence export agreement has taken its next step today, with the signing of a production contract between the Australian Government and Rheinmetall Defence Australia. The signing of the production contract fulfils the intent of the bilateral agreement signed by the Australian and German Governments in March to export more than […]
Appointment of Australian Defence Force senior leadership
Anthony Albanese MPPrime Minister of Australia The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government is pleased to recommend to His Excellency, the Governor-General, a number of senior command changes within the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Subject to the Governor-General’s consideration and approval, the changes will take effect in July […]
Albanese Government boosts key projects at HMAS Stirling
The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MPAssistant Minister for DefenceAssistant Minister for Veterans’ AffairsAssistant Minister for the Republic MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government is investing over $83 million to deliver vital Defence infrastructure upgrades at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Ensuring the Australian Defence Force has fit-for-purpose facilities and infrastructure is critical for its capability and preparedness. […]
Visit to the United States to support Australian defence industry
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE This week I will travel to the United States to meet with key officials and defence industry leaders, building on the significant momentum of the AUKUS partnership over the past year. The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines will be […]
PFAS Independent Review received by Government
The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MPAssistant Minister for DefenceAssistant Minister for Veterans’ AffairsAssistant Minister for the Republic MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government has received the independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The review was commissioned to deliver on the Government’s election commitment to explore alternative uses […]
Nova Systems elevates Elbit Systems Australia’s flight trials for Army
Article and Photos courtesy of Nova Systems Australia MEDIA RELEASE Nova Systems has collaborated with Elbit Systems Australia to facilitate flight trials of Elbit’s new cutting-edge unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for theAustralian Army. The trials were a key milestone in the development of Elbit System’s Skylark I-LEX, a new generation, man-portable, all-electric, mini UAS. Leveraging […]