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In response to the Defence Strategic Review, the Albanese Government agreed to conduct this short, sharp analysis to ensure the size, structure and… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP 29 Sep 23 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… The Hon Richard Marles MP 28 Sep 23 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… The Hon Richard Marles MP 27 Sep 23 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… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 27 Sep 23 Projects of concern summit held in Canberra Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, convened a Projects of Concern Summit last week on the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (OneSKY-CMATS) project. This is the third Summit held by the Albanese Government since coming to office. It is a part of the Government’s… The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP 20 Sep 23 Independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by PFAS contamination The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment with an independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. Led by Mr Jim Varghese AM, the Review will focus on communities around RAAF Base Williamtown… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 19 Sep 23 Albanese Government boosts ADF's maritime patrol and response aircraft fleet The Albanese Government is taking steps to ensure Australia has one of the most advanced maritime patrol and response aircraft fleets in the world. The Government has approved the acquisition of a fourth MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, and upgrades to the Air Force’s fleet of P-8A… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 17 Sep 23 Invictus Games Closing Ceremony celebrates our Defence personnel Team Australia celebrated their Invictus Games success at a spectacular Closing Ceremony in Dusseldorf, Germany last night. One of the standout performances at the Games came from Erin Brigden, who spent nearly a decade in the Australian Army before medically transitioning to civilian life 18-… The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP | The Hon Matt Keogh MP 14 Sep 23 New powers for Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide The Parliament has today passed new laws that will support the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to complete its important work ahead of its reporting date of 17 June 2024. The new laws will do this by making it possible for more people to participate in face-to-face private… The Hon Richard Marles MP 14 Sep 23 New legislation to safeguard Australia's military secrets Today the Albanese Government is introducing the Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets Bill, which will strengthen our current laws and enhance the Government’s ability to protect Australia’s national secrets. Last year, at the direction of the Deputy Prime Minister, Defence began developing… The Hon Matt Keogh MP 10 Sep 23 Get behind Team Australia this Invictus Games The Invictus Games 2023 kicked off overnight in Dusseldorf, Germany with an impressive Opening Ceremony, celebrating the power of sport, the resilience of veterans and the unconquered Invictus spirit. Team Australia is made up of 31 current and former serving Australian Defence Force (ADF)… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 8 Sep 23 New grants for Defence industry to support strategic priorities The Albanese Government is delivering critical capabilities to Defence with new rounds of grants with a focus on building a sovereign Defence industry, directed towards strategic priorities outlined in the Defence Strategic Review. Seven Australian businesses have been awarded grants worth a total…