Media releases

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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-…

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…

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…

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)…

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…