The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) will come to a close on 30 June 2017 after nearly 14 years of assistance provided to the Solomon Islands Government.Minister for Defence,...
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, will attend the Resolute Support session of the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels on 29 June 2017.Minister Payne will discuss the...
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne today announced the appointment of Townsville business leader and former Army Officer Mick Reilly as the dedicated Australia-Singapore Military...
Historic Paterson Barracks will be revitalised with public accessibility to the site increased under the Launceston City Deal.Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne confirmed on...
The Australian Government is working with the Government of the Philippines to support the fight against terrorism in our region. Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne said the...
It is an honour to announce the Australian team for the 2017 Invictus Games.The Invictus Games is an international, adaptive multi-sports competition for current and former military personnel who...
Minister for Defence Industry & Minister for Defence - Joint Media ReleaseThe Turnbull Government has announced a $500 million investment to improve Australia’s space-based intelligence,...
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, today congratulated Defence scientist Darryn Smart on winning the prestigious Clunies Ross Award for developing force protection systems to counter...
Minister for Defence Senator, the Hon Marise Payne, has welcomed the extension of Defence’s C1 satellite partnership with Optus well into the next decade.Minister Payne said Optus had provided...
A new world-class surveillance and reconnaissance capability acquired by Defence will give our soldiers an edge on the front line.Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, and Minister for...
Australia will host the United States Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, and Secretary of Defense, Jim Mattis, in Sydney on 5 June for the 2017 Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations...
Australia will increase its contribution to the NATO-led Resolute Support training mission, in order to help Afghan forces secure their country and fight the global scourge of terrorism.Afghanistan...
The Turnbull Government has released Australia’s first Naval Shipbuilding Plan, outlining the nation’s largest ever programme of naval shipbuilding and sustainment.The plan includes a massive...
It is with great sadness I acknowledge the death of an Australian Army soldier on 10 May at the Mount Bundey Training Area in the Northern Territory.Whether on deployment or while training, the men...
The Turnbull Government’s first priority continues to be the safety and security of Australia and its people.The 2017–18 Budget provides funding to deliver:on our ongoing commitments to Defence...
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, will travel to Copenhagen today for discussions on key Australian defence, security and strategic interests.Minister Payne will attend a meeting of...
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, yesterday met with Royal Australian Navy personnel aboard HMAS Arunta in the Persian Gulf.HMAS Arunta is on a nine month deployment to Operation...
Minister for Defence Senator, the Hon Marise Payne, today met with Qatar Defence Minister Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah in Doha.The Minister discussed regional security and our shared commitment to...
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, today visited Jordan for discussions on regional security and to commemorate Anzac Day.Minister Payne met with the King of Jordan, His Highness...
The iconic Australian War Memorial’s mosaic from the Hall of Memory will soon circulate in coloured $2 coins unveiled by Defence Minister Marise Payne and Small Business Minister Michael...
