AllDefence scientists tackle underwater communication
Article courtesy of the Australian Department of Defence MEDIA RELEASE Communicating underwater is no easy feat – and the process becomes even more complex when the communication needs to be secure. In the underwater domain, radio signals don’t transmit far, optical sensors only travel efficiently for about 50m and underwater acoustics suffer from noise, interference, […]
Marines, Sailors Arrive in Australia for 6 Months of Training, Exercises
Article courtesy of US Department of Defense MEDIA RELEASE Approximately 2,000 Marines and sailors deployed to Australia’s Northern Territory this week to participate alongside their counterparts in the annual iteration of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, the Pentagon announced today. “Over the next six months, MRF-Darwin will conduct a series of exercises and training events with the […]
Defence catalogue highlights shared government and industry efforts to grow exports
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government is continuing to ramp up support for the local defence industry with the release of the latest Australian Defence Export Catalogue. This iteration of the catalogue features a record number of businesses showcasing export-ready products services […]
United States Marines return to the Top End
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence MEDIA RELEASE United States Marines have arrived in the Northern Territory as part of the 13th rotation of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D). The United States is Australia’s principal strategic partner and cooperation between our two countries is central to achieving stability and prosperity within […]
Leaders to help Defence science into the future
MEDIA RELEASE Defence has appointed three experienced personnel to help lead Defence science into the future. Professor Emily Hilder has been appointed as the Head of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), bringing Defence experience along with 20 years’ experience working with industry and within universities, as well as her standing as a worldwide leader […]
Wedgetail returns from support operations in Europe
MEDIA RELEASE A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft will commence its return to Australia this week after a six-month deployment on Operation Kudu. The E-7A aircraft supported the multinational effort to provide early warning for potential threats from Russia outside of Ukraine. In providing a rapid response option, the E-7A Wedgetail contingent flew […]
United States and Australia collaborate on integrated air and missile defence Test
MEDIA RELEASE Australia supported the United States (US) as it undertook a successful missile defence test off the coast of Hawaii. Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force assets supported the test conducted by the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the US Navy. The US test involved the successful intercept of a medium-range […]
DIU Partners With AUKUS Pillar II for International Prize Challenge
Article courtesy of the US Department of Defense MEDIA RELEASE The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is launching the first trilateral prize challenge through AUKUS Pillar II— a defense and security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (U.S.)— to identify electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) technologies that help give a strategic edge in […]
Landmark legislation to bolster national security and remove red tape for Australian industry
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Parliament today passed landmark legislation that will strengthen Australia’s national security and support local industry by unlocking defence trade, innovation and collaboration with our AUKUS partners. The Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 (DTC Act) protects our cutting-edge military technologies by enhancing […]
Investment in Defence industry creates almost 4000 extra jobs
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reaffirm the economic benefits of the Government’s investments in growing our defence industry. The Australian Defence Industry Account (ADIA) data for 2022-23 shows the contribution from Australia’s defence industry […]