Media releases

More than 400 personnel to be recognised for emergency evacuations from Afghanistan

On Friday 8 and Saturday 9 April 2022, the Minister for Defence, the Hon Peter Dutton MP will recognise the significant contribution of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in the evacuation of over 4,000 Australians, foreign and Afghan nationals and their families at RAAF Base Amberley and…

Australian youth to benefit from enhanced ADF Cadets program

Joint media release:  Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP   The Morrison Government is investing more than $1 billion to upgrade 73 Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserve and Cadet facilities across Australia over the next 10 years. The investment includes $53…

$3.5 billion to accelerate missile strike capabilities for the ADF

The Morrison Government has approved the accelerated acquisition of improved weapon capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) at a total cost of $3.5 billion. Minister for Defence the Hon Peter Dutton MP today announced that Defence will accelerate the acquisition of:  The Joint Air…

Australia takes next step to delivering Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise

The Morrison Government has taken a major step forward in delivering a $1 billion Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise, officially announcing strategic partners Raytheon Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia. The Minister for Defence the Hon Peter Dutton MP said three…

$41 million and 80 new jobs for Hunter region to transform ADF deployable infrastructure

Joint media release:  Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Science and Technology, the Hon Melissa Price MP The Morrison Government will create 80 new jobs in the NSW Hunter region by signing a $41 million contract with a local company that will strengthen the Australian Defence…

Budget 2022-23 delivers record investment in Defence and supporting our veterans

Joint media release:  Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Science and Technology, the Hon Melissa Price MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Andrew Gee MP Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon…

Appointment of a new Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Justin Bassi to the position of Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI).  Mr Bassi was selected from a strong field of candidates, based on his significant national security experience and wide networks. Mr Bassi…

$875 million Defence base investment to deliver nationwide jobs

Joint media release:  Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Science and Technology, The Hon Melissa Price MP   The Morrison Government will create more than 1600 Australian jobs by investing $875 million in 234 Defence projects across the country as part of its plan to…

Acceptance of first evolved Cape class patrol boat

Defence has formally accepted its first evolved Cape class patrol boat. This will strengthen Australia’s naval capability while providing greater reliability and effectiveness to the Royal Australian Navy’s patrol force to keep our borders safe.Minister for Defence, the Hon Peter Dutton MP said…

ASD unveils new facility in the face of tomorrow's threats

Joint media release:  Assistant Minister for Defence, Andrew Hastie MP   The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has unveiled a new world-class cyber and foreign intelligence facility, as the agency prepares to mark 75 years defending Australia from global threats. The new facility,…

First Australian built uncrewed combat aircraft named

The first Australian-made uncrewed combat air vehicle has successfully completed its test flights, and has officially been named at a ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley. Working under the title, ‘Loyal Wingman’ Minister for Defence the Hon Peter Dutton MP, today unveiled the aircraft’s official service…

Multi-billion dollar large ship infrastructure for Henderson, Western Australia

Joint media release: Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Science and Technology, the Hon Melissa Price MP   The Morrison Government will invest up to $4.3 billion to deliver Western…