AllDefence joins partners for Exercise Balikatan
MEDIA RELEASE The 39th iteration of the largest annual bilateral exercise conducted between the Philippines and the United States has concluded, with around 200 Australian Defence Force personnel taking part. Exercise Balikatan is an annual training exercise conducted between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States military, aimed at maintaining a high […]
A Message From the Head of Navy Capability to Industry
MEDIA RELEASE “I am pleased to update Industry on the recently released blueprint to transform the ADF to ensure it is positioned to safeguard Australia’s security and contribute to regional peace and prosperity for decades to come. The Government’s recent release of the National Defence Strategy (NDS) and the Integrated Investment Program (IIP) – along […]
Ultra-fast boat for Northern Territory Police
Photo and article courtesy of Dongara Marine MEDIA RELEASE Dongara Marine has handed over a fast patrol boat that law enforcement personnel in Australia’s Northern Territory can rely on to deliver superior performance, safety, and reliability whether it is patrolling coastal waters or responding to emergency situations. Completed in March 2024, PV Deutrom was purpose […]
DEWC Services partner with Power Community Limited to expand ADF Veterans program
MEDIA RELEASE DEWC Services is proud announce a new partnership with Power Community Limited (PCL) to support the charity’s ADF Veterans program. PCL’s ADF Veterans Program – the only program of its kind run by an AFL club – brings former defence personnel and ex-AFL players together for a six-week program, empowering veterans to hear […]
Memorandum of Understanding Signing: ADROITA – Marunda
MEDIA RELEASE On 10 April we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore Maritime Engineering firm Marunda. Our partnership is focused on enhancing the support to the RAN, USN and allied navies in the Indo-Pacific. We are looking forward to working together to unpack more opportunity in the coming months and are excited to be […]
Cyber sanction imposed on Russian citizen for ransomware activity
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence Senator The Hon Penny WongLeader of the Government in the SenateMinister for Foreign Affairs The Hon Clare O’Neil MPMinister for Home AffairsMinister for Cyber Security MEDIA RELEASE Australia has imposed a targeted financial sanction and travel ban on Russian citizen Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev for his senior […]
Defence’s largest solar farm switched on in the Northern Territory
The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MPAssistant Minister for DefenceAssistant Minister for Veterans’ AffairsAssistant Minister for the Republic MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government is backing Defence’s transition to cleaner energy and stronger energy resilience with the delivery of Defence’s largest solar farm. The 10-megawatt solar farm made up of over 27,000 solar panels will supply up to […]
Statement on return to parachute training
MEDIA RELEASE The following statement can be attributed to Commander Special Forces Group Brigadier Marcus Fogarty: Following the tragic accident which resulted in the death of Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon on 7 March 2024, all parachute training was paused. His loss is deeply felt across the 2nd Commando Regiment, Special Operations Command, Army and the […]
Statement on unsafe and unprofessional interaction with PLA-Air Force
MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese Government following an unsafe and unprofessional interaction with a People’s Liberation Army – Air Force (PLA-AF) fighter aircraft. On 4 May 2024, HMAS Hobart was in international waters in the Yellow Sea undertaking routine activities as part of Operation Argos, Australia’s contribution to […]
Australian Industry proposal for an immediate start to the Marine Industry Park
A 500T Mobile Travel Lift capability to compliment the 5500T Ship Lift JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Key industry players in the Darwin Naval sustainment and Ship R&M industry, Norship/Norsta are offering a solution for the rapid delivery of a fully operational and certified 500Tonne (T) Mobile Travel Lift (MTL) capability for Darwin in early 2025. Designed […]