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Independent analysis into Navy's surface combatant fleet received by Government

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Defence Industry received the independent analysis of Navy’s surface combatant fleet capability. In response to the Defence Strategic Review, the Albanese Government agreed to conduct this short, sharp analysis to ensure the size, structure and…

Television interview, Sunrise

SUBJECTS: MRH-90 fleet update; Army restructure; AFL Grand Final.

Television interview, Today Show

SUBJECTS: MRH-90 fleet update. KARL STEFANOVIC, HOST: Well, the breaking news, Australia's Taipan helicopters will not return to flying operations before their planned withdrawal date of 2024. This announcement follows a series of major issues with the aircraft. Most recently, four crew members…

Television interview, ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: MRH-90 fleet update; Disability Royal Commission report; AFL Grand Final. MICHAEL ROWLAND, HOST: The government has confirmed this morning the ADF's Taipan helicopter fleet is now permanently grounded. The aircraft were due to be withdrawn from service in December 2024, but Defence…

Army helicopter fleet update

The Australian Defence Force’s MRH-90 Taipan helicopters will not return to flying operations before their planned withdrawal date of December 2024. The Government remains focused on the introduction into service of the new fleet of UH‑60M Black Hawk helicopters. The first three Black Hawks have…

Television Interview, ABC Afternoon Briefing

SUBJECTS: Army restructure; Surface Fleet analysis; Timor-Leste relationship. GREG JENNETT, HOST: Richard Marles, welcome back to the program. So, you've announced there in Townsville that you're moving people and equipment, armoured vehicles, helicopters with significant growth in Townsville…

Television Interview, Sky News Afternoon Agenda

SUBJECTS: Army restructure; Surface fleet analysis; Victorian Labor leadership. KIERAN GILBERT, HOST: Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Thanks for your time. Can you explain the rationale for today's shakeup of the Army that you've announced?

Press Conference, Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, QLD

SUBJECTS: Army restructure; Aviation sector; Privacy laws.

Adapting Army to Australia's strategic circumstances

The Albanese Government is implementing key recommendations of the Defence Strategic Review, taking steps to align our Army with the challenges in Australia’s strategic environment. As recommended by the DSR and agreed to by the Albanese Government, “Army should be structured and postured in…

Radio interview, Triple M Townsville Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Army restructure. STEVE PRICE, HOST: You know, one thing you can be sure of, and that's change. Well, I'm a good example. But as our city grows, we have a great future. You know, we have our bumps along the way, there's no doubt about that. But here's some positive stories, some…

Strengthening cyber security in our region

Australia is helping secure people and infrastructure across our region against malicious cyber activity by providing cyber security guides translated into regional languages. Building on Australia’s support for a peaceful, prosperous and resilient region, the Australian Signals Directorate’s…

Radio Interview, ABC Far North Drive

SUBJECTS: MRH-90 incident; Disaster response; Northern infrastructure.