Media releases

Projects of Concern update

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, convened a Projects of Concern Summit in Canberra today about the Civil-Military Air Traffic Management System (OneSKY-CMATS) project. The Albanese Government is strengthening and revitalising Defence’s Projects of Concern process, bringing…

Commemorative medallion to mark 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War

Today, the Prime Minister and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs launched a commemorative medallion to honour those who served in the Vietnam War. The medallion is a small but meaningful way to honour the service of Vietnam veterans and to recognise the sacrifice of those who never returned home and…

Australian defence industry awarded $3.2 million in grants

More than $3.2 million in grants have been awarded to six Australian small and medium businesses that are supporting the manufacturing of defence capabilities. The Defence Global Competitiveness and Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority grant programs provide 50 per cent matching grants to…

A step closer to exporting Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles to Germany

The Albanese Government has taken a significant step towards securing a major defence export deal, for Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles made in Queensland for the German Army. The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, and his German counterpart, the Parliamentary State Secretary…

Australia welcomes United States Marines back to Darwin

United States Marines have arrived in the Northern Territory as part of the 12th rotation of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D). Over the next seven months, up to 2,500 Marines will conduct combined training exercises with their Australian Defence Force counterparts, as well as with regional…

Commonwealth and South Australia sign submarine Cooperation Agreement

The Albanese Government and the Malinauskas Government have today signed a Cooperation Agreement, outlining our respective governments’ commitment to supporting the construction of Australia’s next-generation conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Adelaide. The Acting Prime Minister…

Western Australia home for Australia's first nuclear-powered submarines

Western Australia will be at the forefront of Australia’s AUKUS Pathway, continuing its proud tradition as the home of Australian submarines. This multi-generational undertaking to acquire and operate conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered sovereign submarines will see significant benefits for jobs…

AUKUS submarine workforce and industry strategy

  The Albanese Government is developing a comprehensive AUKUS Submarine Workforce and Industry Strategy to support delivery of advanced conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines to the Australian Defence Force. The AUKUS submarine program will be the most transformative industrial endeavour…

AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway

Today’s significant AUKUS announcement about Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is the single biggest investment in our defence capability in our history and represents a transformational moment for our nation, our Defence Force and our economy. The agreement will: Strengthen…

South Australia to deliver nuclear-powered submarine build

South Australia will be the home of Australian nuclear-powered submarine construction, helping to deliver the single greatest upgrade for our Defence capability starting this year. Delivering on the Albanese Government’s commitment, Australia’s next-generation nuclear-powered submarines will be…

Reforming Defence legislation to meet Australia's strategic needs

The Albanese Government is today calling for public feedback on key reforms to Defence legislation. The Defence Act 1903, and related legislation, will be amended to better position the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as an agile, integrated, warfighting enterprise. The proposed reforms to the legal…

The first Ocius Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels for the ADF

The Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Pat Conroy MP and Assistant Minister for Defence, The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, have welcomed the arrival of the first Ocius BlueBottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for the Australian Defence Force. The Royal Australian Navy and Defence industry have…