AllDefence Accommodation Precinct Darwin
The Albanese Government and the Northern Territory Government have today signed an agreement to establish the Defence Accommodation Precinct Darwin at Howard Springs. The agreement will enable the Department of Defence to use the Howard Springs facility as an accommodation precinct from July 2023. The first cohort of over 1,300 military personnel from […]
Launch of the Australian Submarine Agency
The Albanese Government has taken the next step towards delivering Australia’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines, with the launch of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA). With its official establishment today, the ASA will be responsible and accountable for the management and oversight of the nuclear-powered submarine program. The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the […]
Townsville to be Home of Apache Helicopters
The Albanese Government is investing nearly $700 million in Townsville to support the new AH-64E Apache helicopters, where they will be based from 2025. This investment is another step in improving the Australian Defence Force’s ability to operate from Australia’s northern bases, one of the six priority areas for immediate action identified by the […]
The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator is Up and Running to Drive Defence Innovation
The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) has commenced operations to deliver advanced technologies needed for Australia’s national security. Australia’s strategic environment, made more uncertain by rapid technological development, demands a transformation of the defence innovation system to provide vital capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. ASCA will take a new and ambitious approach to transitioning […]
Major change to Defence Trades Training
Thousands of sailors, soldiers and aviators will be trained in technical trades under a five-year $300 million contract with Wodonga TAFE. In a significant change to trades training across Defence, the new Joint Technical Trades and Training Services contract supports the development of qualified and experienced Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in multiple locations […]
AMC, VicGov agreement aims to support GWEO workforce
The Australian Missile Corporation has signed an agreement with the Victorian Government, prioritising local jobs, skills and training to accelerate Australia’s new smart munitions industry. The Memorandum of Understanding seeks to enable a “ready and able” Victorian workforce to support Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) enterprise. The AMC is an inaugural […]
Fleet Space awarded A$4M Demonstrator Program contract to harness seismic data at Moon’s South Pole
Adelaide, Australia, June 28th 2023 “Fleet’s mission is to connect the Earth, Moon and Mars. First, we accomplished a groundbreaking feat by introducing ExoSphere, which revolutionised the exploration of crucial minerals on our home planet through the utilisation of geophysical devices connected to satellites, enabling rapid mapping of the subsurface. With this significant contract from […]
ADF to test HIMARS concepts with US Army in WA
The Australian Defence Force will be testing land-based precision long-range rocket artillery and maritime strike missiles during Exercise Highball in July. The combined Australian Headquarters Joint Operations Command and US Indo-Pacific Command initiative will be based at Lancelin north of Perth and south-west of Perth in the Western Australia Exercise Area. Air, land, space, and […]
Deputy Prime Minister to Visit Solomon Islands
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will visit Honiara, Solomon Islands this week. Australia and Solomon Islands are enduring partners. With shared values and deep connections, our future prosperity and security is closely linked. In Honiara, the Deputy Prime Minister will see examples of our security and sustainable development partnership. […]
Aussie industry completes maintenance for US Navy Seahawks
Australian defence industry has successfully completed the first-ever deep-level maintenance completion of a United States Navy MH-60R Seahawk “Romeo” helicopter in Nowra. The US Navy Seahawk “Romeo” arrived in country in October 2022 and is expected to return to the United States following the successful completion of maintenance and repairs by defence industry partner Sikorsky Australia. Assistant […]