Australia’s new future submarines will be known as the Attack class. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said the first submarine will be called HMAS Attack and will be delivered to the Navy in the early 2030s.
Minister for Finance and the Public Service, the Hon Mathias Cormann Hundreds of new Australian construction jobs will be created following today’s historic sod turning event at the site of the Future Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne in South Australia.
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Darren Chester MP 217 midshipmen and officer cadets have graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) today, joining the ranks of the thousands of officers who have graduated from ADFA over the past 30 years.
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Assistant Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon David Fawcett 217 midshipmen and officer cadets have graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) today, joining the ranks of the thousands of officers who have graduated from ADFA over the past 30 years.
Joint Media Release Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP In an historic day in Australian aviation, the first two F-35A Joint Strike Fighters to be permanently based in Australia arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown.
Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP In an historic day in Australian aviation, the first two F-35A Joint Strike Fighters to be permanently based in Australia arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown.
The Australian Defence Force, in collaboration with Australian industry, has today sent the final delivery of life-saving SILVERSHIELD units to the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces.
Around 300 soldiers returned to Brisbane today following a successful deployment training the Iraqi Security Forces. The seventh rotation of Task Group Taji, made up primarily of soldiers from Brisbane’s 7th Combat Brigade, trained more than 4,500 Iraqi soldiers while on deployment.
An innovative workforce model designed to meet the needs of a modern day defence force has commenced which aims to increase flexibility and capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Local companies are being encouraged to get involved and seek opportunities in Australia’s Future Submarine Program. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has welcomed the latest Future Submarine Program Industry Day which will be held on the 5th of December at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Release of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Report on its Inquiry into management of PFAS contamination in and around Defence bases
Naval Ship Management will partner with the Australian Defence Force to sustain and support Landing Helicopter Docks (LHD) and LHD Landing Crafts (LLCs) over the long term under a historic new agreement.
Next week Australia will deploy a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Japan to conduct maritime surveillance in support of the international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council resolutions on North Korea.
Joint media release Minister for Defence, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Steven Ciobo MP The Henderson maritime precinct in Western Australia has received a major boost with the opening of a new Shipside Support Tower.
Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Steven Ciobo MP Minister for Defence, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP The Henderson maritime precinct in Western Australia has received a major boost with the opening of a new Shipside Support Tower.
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Joint media release Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP joined the Premier of South Australia, the Hon Steven Marshall MP in the grand opening of REDARC Electronics’ expanded factory in South Australia today.
The strong boost to Australia’s economy from the Coalition’s sovereign Naval Shipbuilding Plan has been further confirmed through an Oxford Economics report on the Hunter class future frigate program.
Mr James Digges has been appointed Chair of the Defence Reserves Support Council (DRSC) New South Wales. Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester, said Mr Digges, a member of the Council since 2017, was a great choice for the appointment.
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In another major milestone for the Government’s Naval Shipbuilding Plan, BAE Systems Australia today announced its preferred Combat System Integration partners for the Hunter class frigate program.
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Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP, today welcomed the opening of the inaugural AIR4 event which aims to encourage young women to see the value in pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies.
The Government is investing in innovation to support a smarter and stronger Australian Defence Force (ADF) to keep Australians safe and secure. Five Australian businesses have been awarded contracts with a combined value of more than $12 million to further develop their innovative technologies to support the ADF.
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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will showcase the Combined Military Bands of the ADF, the Pipes and Drums of the ADF, and Australia’s Federation Guard during performances at the 2019 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney.
The Liberal-National Government is backing small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help build the nation’s sovereign capability to keep Australia safe and secure.
