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Australia takes leap forward in self-reliance with launch of rocket motor manufacturing

The Albanese Government is strengthening the nation’s sovereign defence industrial base, resilience and self-reliance by investing an initial $126.9 million to establish solid rocket motor production in Australia. Solid rocket motors provide the propulsion required for most guided weapons, and are…

Albanese Government strengthens Army's long-range strike capability

In a major enhancement to the Australian Army’s long-range strike capability, the Albanese Government has selected the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), investing $2.3 billion over the decade and delivering a second long‑range fires regiment at…

Press Conference, Bendigo

SUBJECTS: Investment in Bushmasters and Bendigo; AUKUS; ISIS Foreign Fighters’ Wives; Foreign Minister’s Asia visit; Liberal Party preferences

Television Interview, ABC News Breakfast

Subjects: Incident White House Correspondents’ dinner, Investment in Bushmasters and Bendigo; Foreign Minister’s Asia visit; Welcome to Country. JAMES GLENDAY, HOST: Pat, welcome to the program. PAT CONROY, MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY: Thanks for having me, James. JAMES GLENDAY, HOST: Just…

Securing advanced manufacturing in Bendigo with new Bushmasters

The Albanese Government is investing $750 million to deliver a pipeline of Bushmasters for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) fleet of protected mobility vehicles in regional Victoria, supporting around 300 local jobs for the next seven years.  Thales Australia will build 268 new Bushmasters…

Honouring generations of service and sacrifice on Anzac Day

On 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers huddled together silently in their row boats as they approached the beaches and hills of Gallipoli. Although they were young and afraid, they prepared to battle with an unseen enemy to protect the rest of us. Their courage and sacrifice will…

Press Conference, Melbourne

SUBJECTS: Announcement of counter-drone defence funding AMANDA HOLT, SYPAQ MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO: As a wholly Australian-owned business, SYPAQ is proud to partner with the Australian Government and the Department of Defence to deliver trusted, sovereign and adaptive drone and counter-drone…

Television Interview, Sky Newsday

SUBJECTS: Counter-drone investment; National Defence Strategy KIERAN GILBERT, HOST: Let's return now to focus on our defence, our national defence. Last week, we saw the Defence Minister and Acting Prime Minister with the overall strategic update. The one thing that wasn't included in…

Television Interview, ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Australia’s counter-drone capability, Middle East conflict; Tax on oil; Gas exports. EMMA REBELLATO, HOST: Welcome back on this Tuesday morning. You’re watching News Breakfast. Great to have your company.  Well, there is a lot going on in the world of news, a lot of focus, as well,…

Albanese Government to invest up to $7 billion in counter drone defence

The Albanese Government will more than double investment in counter drones for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with up to $7 billion allocated under the Integrated Investment Program (IIP) over the next decade. As part of the major boost in investment, the Albanese Government today announced two…

Television Interview, Sky News Australia

SUBJECTS: Middle East; Strait of Hormuz Freedom of Navigation Summit; new chief of ADF; Ben Roberts‑Smith, defence spending; Defence Delivery Agency; fuel; Newcastle mayoral election.   ANDREW CLENNELL: Joining me live is the Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy. Thank you for your time, Pat…

Australia locks in delivery of our first three general purpose frigates

The Albanese Government has taken a major step towards delivering a larger and more lethal surface combatant fleet with contracts now signed for Australia’s first three general purpose frigates. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), the ships will be of the upgraded Japanese Mogami class…