Today, I had my first meeting with Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin. It was a warm and productive discussion between trusted allies. After congratulating Secretary Austin on his appointment we reaffirmed our shared commitment to the US-Australia Alliance and noted that our friendship has never been more important.
Eight Australian small businesses will share in more than $3.4 million in grants as part of the Morrison Government’s continued push to grow Australia’s sovereign defence industry.
Australian industry is continuing to reap the benefits of the Morrison Government’s unprecedented investment in new infrastructure and shipbuilding activities which is creating thousands of Australian jobs.
The Morrison Government will invest $1 billion to commence the early development of advanced guided weapons to enhance Australia’s maritime security.This significant commitment will modernise the Navy’s platforms to project and maintain sea control.
THE Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal will consider recognition for members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of their service, and their families.
DEFENCE Reservists and their civilian employers have been recognised across Australia for their outstanding contribution to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) through the Prince of Wales Awards.
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Parents are being urged to be vigilant while shopping online for school essentials this month, with back-to-school shopping opening up opportunities for cybercriminals to strike.
The Royal Australian Navy’s new Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment ship, NUSHIP Supply, has arrived at its homeport in Sydney Harbour.
The Australian Army’s armed reconnaissance capability will be strengthened following the selection of Boeing Apache Guardian to replace Army’s Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) from 2025.
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Defence’s contract with Spain’s Navantia S.A. has reached a major milestone with Ship Acceptance of the Royal Australian Navy’s First Supply-class vessel, NUSHIP Supply.
After two years as the Force Commander United Nations Force in Cyprus, Major General Cheryl Pearce recently completed her tenure on 4 January 2021.
Air Force’s maritime patrol capability will be boosted with Australia set to acquire two more P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft, bringing the total fleet size to 14.
The Morrison Government is supporting Australia’s defence industry to pursue more opportunities in global markets at a critical time as the nation embarks on its COVID-19 economic recovery.
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Joint media release The Hon Melissa Price MP, Minister for Defence Industry Navy’s Collins Class submarines will undergo significant upgrades to its sonar systems here in Australia through a multi-million dollar contract with Thales Australia.
Joint media release: Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC Australia’s F-35A Lightning II fleet can now be deployed on operations, with Initial Operational Capability being officially achieved today.
Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP Australia’s F-35A Lightning II fleet can now be deployed on operations, with Initial Operational Capability being officially achieved today.
Joint media release: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Marise Payne The Australian Government will provide $4.5 million in humanitarian relief to support the people of Fiji in response to the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
The Morrison Government has released a plan that provides important guidance to test and evaluate equipment and systems for the Australian Defence Force.
The Naval Shipbuilding College has reached a new milestone, having prepared more than 1000 Australians for a career in naval shipbuilding. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the achievement demonstrated how the Morrison Government was working to deliver a generation of jobs in the sector.
With holiday season shopping in full swing, and the Boxing Day sales just around the corner, Australians are being urged to take care when shopping online to protect themselves from cybercriminals.
I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement today of Andrew Hastie’s appointment as Assistant Minister for Defence.
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Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP Senator for Queensland, Senator the Hon Susan McDonald Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson OAM MP
Joint media release Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC Senator for Queensland, Senator the Hon Susan McDonald Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson OAM MP
Royal Australian Navy warship HMAS Ballarat has returned to her homeport of Fleet Base West near Rockingham, Western Australia, following a successful Indian Ocean deployment. The Anzac Class frigate deployed in October with her 187-strong crew from 816 Squadron and embarked helicopter.
Every Australian state and territory is set to join forces with the Morrison Government to develop a skilled national naval shipbuilding workforce by signing Cooperation Agreements with the Government’s Naval Shipbuilding College.
