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Australia-France Defence Industry Symposium

  AUSTRALIA-FRANCE DEFENCE INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM - ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE - SEPTEMBER 24, 2018   I’d like in particular to make a very warm welcome to those of you that have travelled from France to be here today. Some of you I would have had the chance to see and speak with when I…

Helping to Out-Fox the Enemy

Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today welcomed new research initiative between Defence Science and Technology (DST) and Rheinmetall Defence Australia to jointly develop a computer-based program that will assist Army commanders to outclass their adversaries with superior decision-…

Defence's boost to construction in Central Queensland

Assistant Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon David Fawcett, today announced Laing O’Rourke as the Managing Contractor for the Australian-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) Facilities Project works at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA). Minister Fawcett said this announcement…

Inaugural Australia-France Defence Ministerial meeting

Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today hosted Minister for the French Armed Forces Madame Florence Parly for the inaugural Australia – France Defence Ministerial meeting, which focused on shared security interests and challenges. Minister Pyne said Australia and France discussed…

Inaugural Australia–France Defence Industry Symposium to strengthen industry ties

The inaugural Australia–France Defence Industry Symposium will be held in Adelaide 24 and 25 September, marking a significant step forward in reinforcing defence industry ties between the two nations. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, who will open  the Symposium…

Australia further strengthens regional maritime security

Australia is continuing its commitment to regional maritime security through an upgrade of wharf and shore-based infrastructure by Fletcher Morobe Constructions Limited at Papua New Guinea’s (PNG’s) Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said the $5…

Ex Military Land Rovers offered to RSL

Two hundred ex-Army Land Rovers will be made available to Returned and Services Leagues (RSL) for use on ANZAC Day and at other ceremonies according to Minister for Defence Personnel and Veteran’s Affairs, Darren Chester at the Australian War Memorial today.Mr Chester said Australia has a rich…

Austal Awarded Contract for Two Additional US Navy Ships

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Steven Ciobo MP   In another win for Australian defence industry, Austal will build two more warships for the United States Navy. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and Minister for Defence…

Schools Pathways Programme Grant Recipients

Young Australians will learn about the career opportunities available within the growing defence industry sector through new Schools Pathways Programme Grants.  The Re-Engineering Australia Foundation and Regional Development Australia – Hunter have been awarded this year’s Schools Pathways…

Billion dollar investment in Defence fuel

The Defence Fuel Transformation Program will deliver a safer, simpler and a more assured Defence fuel network in partnership with industry. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced the Federal Government approval of the Program, valued at $1.1 billion over the next 30…

Regional Ties Strengthened As Exercise Kakadu Wraps Up In the Top End

Exercise KAKADU 2018, Australia’s largest multilateral maritime and air exercise, drew to a close in Darwin today, after a fortnight of activities aimed at enhancing regional maritime security. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said KAKADU was a military highpoint for Australia as…

Defence Innovation Hub Investment Creates Industry Jobs

The Defence Innovation Hub continues to award contracts to enhance Defence capability through innovation. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced three more Defence Innovation Hub contracts, investing $7.8 million in promising ideas that could provide the Australian…