Media releases

Investing in the Future of Australian Air Mission Training

The Albanese Government is investing more than $300 million to transform air mission training, ensuring our Defence personnel are ready for the challenges of tomorrow. The Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) will increase Defence’s aircrew training capacity by up to 70 per cent, using…

Funding boost for Australian-made Ghost Bat

The Albanese Government will invest approximately $1.4 billion to advance collaborative air capabilities, transitioning the MQ-28A Ghost Bat into a fully operational war fighting asset for the Australian Defence Force. The Government today confirmed a major milestone: the Australian-designed and…

Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations

  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will travel to Washington DC for the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) on 8 December.  They will meet with their counterparts US Secretary of War Pete…

Travel to Japan

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel to Japan from 6 – 7 December to meet with his counterpart, Minister of Defense, Koizumi Shinjiro. Australia and Japan share a rich history, shaped by decades of peaceful engagement and cooperation. Our relationship is…

Australia starts missile production

Australia will start manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles this month after the opening of a new factory in Port Wakefield, South Australia. As part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to establish a sovereign guided weapons industry and a future made in Australia…

Australia stands with NATO partners in support of Ukraine

The Albanese Government will provide a $95 million package of military assistance and has imposed further targeted sanctions related to Russia’s shadow fleet as part of our continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion.  Australia will make a $50…

Travel to United States

Today I will travel to the United States of America to represent Australia at the Honolulu Leadership Dialogue. The Honolulu Leadership Dialogue brings together parliamentarians, senior Australian and US defence officials, security experts and industry leaders to discuss the complex operating…

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide: 12 Months On Since the Government Response

Today marks one year since the Albanese Government responded to the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.  The Royal Commission was the most significant and comprehensive inquiry conducted into suicide and suicidality in Defence and veteran communities. …

Travel to Papua New Guinea

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel to Port Moresby this week for an inaugural Trilateral Defence Ministers’ Meeting with Papua New Guinea Minister for Defence, Dr Billy Joseph, and Indonesian Minister of Defense, Dr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. Defence…

Product of Concern Summit for Collins class sustainment

The Australian Government today convened the third Product of Concern Summit in Canberra, reaffirming its commitment to improving the sustainment performance of Australia’s Collins class submarines. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP led the summit alongside Minister for Finance,…

Reforming Defence capability development and delivery

The Albanese Government is taking the next significant step towards ensuring Defence delivers the capabilities, skills and workforce it needs to meet Australia’s strategic circumstances. These reforms will include the establishment of a dedicated agency designed to strengthen and streamline…

Submissions now open for 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue

Australian defence industry companies are invited to showcase their products and services to international governments via the 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue.  Submissions to the Catalogue are now open – with participation raising the profile of Australian defence industry to key…