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Investing in the Future of Australian Air Mission Training

The Albanese Government is investing more than $300 million to transform air mission training, ensuring our Defence personnel are ready for the challenges of tomorrow. The Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) will increase Defence’s aircrew training capacity by up to 70 per cent, using…

Television Interview, Afternoon Briefing

SUBJECTS: AUKUS; Chinese ships heading towards Australia; low-cost visas for people from PNG. STEPHANIE BORYS: To other news today, Defence Minister, Richard Marles and Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong, have met with their American counterparts in Washington, D.C. Top of the agenda was AUKUS.…

Press Conference, Sydney

SUBJECTS: MQ-28 Ghost Bat announcement; successful aerial target test; the AUKUS review. MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY PAT CONROY: MQ-28A Ghost Bat is a broadly collaborative combat aircraft. It is the first military combat aircraft designed and built in Australia in 50 years. It increases the…

Funding boost for Australian-made Ghost Bat

The Albanese Government will invest approximately $1.4 billion to advance collaborative air capabilities, transitioning the MQ-28A Ghost Bat into a fully operational war fighting asset for the Australian Defence Force. The Government today confirmed a major milestone: the Australian-designed and…

Australia starts missile production

Australia will start manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles this month after the opening of a new factory in Port Wakefield, South Australia. As part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to establish a sovereign guided weapons industry and a future made in Australia…

Australia stands with NATO partners in support of Ukraine

The Albanese Government will provide a $95 million package of military assistance and has imposed further targeted sanctions related to Russia’s shadow fleet as part of our continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion.  Australia will make a $50…

Radio Interview, ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Sexual violence in ADF; defence reforms; defence exports Bridget Brennan: To politics now, because a landmark inquiry into sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force will be announced. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy joins us now from Newcastle. Good morning, Minister, and…

Product of Concern Summit for Collins class sustainment

The Australian Government today convened the third Product of Concern Summit in Canberra, reaffirming its commitment to improving the sustainment performance of Australia’s Collins class submarines. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP led the summit alongside Minister for Finance,…

Press Conference, Parliament House

SUBJECTS: Defence Reform; ADF monitoring PLA-N task group

Reforming Defence capability development and delivery

The Albanese Government is taking the next significant step towards ensuring Defence delivers the capabilities, skills and workforce it needs to meet Australia’s strategic circumstances. These reforms will include the establishment of a dedicated agency designed to strengthen and streamline…

Submissions now open for 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue

Australian defence industry companies are invited to showcase their products and services to international governments via the 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue.  Submissions to the Catalogue are now open – with participation raising the profile of Australian defence industry to key…

University of Newcastle, Asia Pacific Public Lecture

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank Professor Zelinsky. I’d like to acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples as the traditional owners of the local area.. ..and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. It’s a pleasure to be here at the University of Newcastle. And it’s great to see so many…