AllFirst Australian Navy officers assigned to UK Astute-class submarines
MEDIA RELEASE Following their completion of the Officers Nuclear Operator Course and Engineering Administration Course, the first three Royal Australian Navy officers have graduated from the Royal Navy’s Nuclear Reactor Course in the United Kingdom. Lieutenant Commander James, Lieutenant Stephen and Lieutenant Isabella were among the top of their class in the Royal Navy’s elite […]
Exercise Pitch Black 2024 takes off
MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s biggest international air combat training activity, Exercise Pitch Black, will take to the skies over the Northern Territory from 12 July to 2 August. With approximately 140 aircraft and over 4000 personnel from 20 nations participating, this year’s iteration of Exercise Pitch Black is the largest participation in its 43-year history. This […]
Change of Command for the Chief of the Defence Force
MEDIA RELEASE Command of the Australian Defence Force has transferred from General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC, to Admiral David Johnston, AC, RAN, at a ceremonial parade in Canberra. General Campbell was appointed the Chief of the Australian Defence Force on 7 July 2018. During his tenure, General Campbell led the shift in operational emphasis towards […]
Projects of Concern Summit held in Canberra
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE A Projects of Concern Summit was held today on the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (OneSKY-CMATS). The summit discussed the integrated master schedule, completion of a test readiness review and commencement of software testing. All parties agreed to […]
Australian Government announces acquisition of precision loitering munition
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE Australian soldiers will be equipped with the Switchblade 300 precision loitering munition, providing a critical combat edge and adding to drone capabilities available to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The acquisition of the Switchblade 300 boosts the ADF’s arsenal […]
Visit to United States
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence MEDIA RELEASE This week, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP will travel to the United States and will represent Australia at the NATO Leaders Summit. As a non-NATO member, Australia shares a commitment to peace and security with NATO […]
Visit to United States for the Australian American Leadership Dialogue
The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MPAssistant Minister for DefenceAssistant Minister for Veterans’ AffairsAssistant Minister for the Republic MEDIA RELEASE Today I am travelling to the United States for the Australian American Leadership Dialogue from 8 – 12 July. The Australian American Leadership Dialogue is an annual event that contributes to the enduring relationship between the United […]
$4 Million to help deliver cutting-edge Defence capabilities and a future made In Australia
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government will continue fast-tracking the development and deployment of innovative defence technologies through a $4 million ‘pitch day’ that also underscores a commitment to investing in a future made in Australia. The pitch day is an initiative […]
DEWC Services builds a cloud-ready workforce for Defence
Photo and Article courtesy of DEWC Services. MEDIA RELEASE DEWC Services, a leading provider of C4ISREW capabilities, is building the next generation of cloud-native specialists to help Australia’s Defence Force harness innovative cloud technology. As military operations become increasingly data-driven, timely access to information and applications is critical for the Australian Defence Force. Cloud computing […]
Babcock delivers new Airbus H145 helicopter to support South Australia’s emergency services
Photo: (L-R) South Australian Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Cregan, South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens, Babcock Australasia CEO Andrew Cridland, Babcock Australasia Aircrew Officer Sam Wyld and Babcock Australasia Pilot Matthew Reiter. Photo and Article courtesy of Babcock Australasia. MEDIA RELEASE A new Airbus H145 helicopter with enhanced capability has taken to the […]