Media releases

Black Hawk fleet bolsters Australia’s security

The Albanese Government has again demonstrated it is rapidly getting crucial defence capability into the hands of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), with the achievement of initial operating capability of the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawks, marking one of the fastest initial phases of a…

Building Australia's future STEM workforce

The Albanese Government is building a future made in Australia by helping students pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with critical funding for educational pathways that can lead to a career in Australia’s defence industry. Ten new grants through the Schools…

Enduring spirit celebrated at Invictus Games closing ceremony

Once again Team Australia has done us proud on the world stage, inspiring the nation throughout the week long Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada.  The Invictus Games is an international, adaptive multi-sports competition for current and former serving military personnel who have been wounded…

Projects of Concern Summit supports future capability success

The Albanese Government held its eighth Projects of Concern Summit in Canberra today to remediate the sustainment performance of Australia’s Collins class submarines. Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat Conroy, convened the summit alongside the Minister for Finance, Senator…

Investing in Australian-made radars to support Army’s long-range fires capability

The Albanese Government is investing an additional $272 million to support local defence industry and Australian jobs, through the procurement of up to 14 multi-mission phased array radars (MMPARs) for the Australian Army.  Canberra-based CEA Technologies will produce the phased array radars,…

Further cyber sanctions in response to Medibank Private cyberattack

The Albanese Government has imposed additional cyber sanctions in response to the 2022 cyberattack against Medibank Private. The attack affected millions of Medibank’s customers whose personal and sensitive medical information was stolen. Some records were published on the dark web. This is the…

New head of ASCA appointed

The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Brigadier Hugh Meggitt as the next head of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) for the Australian Defence Force.Brigadier Meggitt brings a wealth of expertise across innovation, capability delivery, and…

Australian defence industry reaping the benefits of AUKUS trade reforms

Australian businesses are already seeing the benefits of the export licence-free environment the Albanese Government established with the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) on 1 September 2024. In less than six months, these generational reforms have provided over 210 companies across…

A spectacular start to the Invictus Games

Team Australia joined roughly 5,000 attendees at last night’s spectacular opening ceremony for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which for the first time will incorporate winter sports including skiing, snowboarding, wheelchair curling and biathlon. The combined Australian team of 33…

Visit to the United States

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles will travel to the United States on 6 – 7 February to meet members of the Trump Administration. In Washington DC, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet his counterpart US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, and other senior Administration…

Albanese Government backs future made in Australia with funding for local companies to develop critical Defence capabilities

The Albanese Government is investing in local innovation and a future made in Australia by backing two Canberra companies to continue developing electronic warfare technology under a program set up to produce critical capabilities for all three AUKUS nations. The Government today announced Advanced…

Temporary structure to reconnect flood-impacted communities to the Bruce

The Albanese Government is providing vital assistance to communities isolated by severe rainfall and flooding in North Queensland, delivering a temporary bridge structure to support rescue efforts and better keep communities safe.  Part of the Ollera Creek Bridge, connecting Townsville and…