Media releases

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…

HMAS Canberra to deploy to Vanuatu

The Australian Government will today deploy HMAS Canberra following a request from the Government of Vanuatu. The 230-metre long Landing Helicopter Dock has completed loading equipment, stores and personnel and will sail from its homeport of Sydney to Vanuatu to provide support to the country…

Assistance to Vanuatu

The Australian Government will deploy a rapid assessment team to survey cyclone damage at the request of the Government of Vanuatu. The 12-person team and an initial assistance package will be transported to Vanuatu on a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft as soon as weather conditions…

Australia stands with Ukraine with additional military support and sanctions

Today marks one year since Russia launched its illegal and immoral full-scale invasion of Ukraine.   We mourn the incalculable losses that Ukraine has endured.   We honour the unwavering resolve and strength of the Ukrainian people as they stand up to Russia’s continued aggression.   We are proud…

Visit to Philippines and Thailand

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, will visit the Philippines and Thailand this week. Australia and the Philippines are committed to elevating our relationship to a Strategic Partnership, as agreed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President…

Defence Strategic Review handed to government

Today, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister received the final Defence Strategic Review (DSR) report. Authored by former Minister for Defence, His Excellency Professor the Hon. Stephen Smith and former Chief of the Defence Force, Sir Angus Houston, the Defence Strategic Review is an…

Australia-Indonesia Defence and Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, will today host the 8th Australia-Indonesia 2+2 Defence and Foreign Ministers’ meeting with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto and Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi…