Media releases

ADF to support Ukraine training efforts in Poland

Australian Defence Force personnel will train Ukrainian soldiers in Poland as part of Australia’s ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion. From mid-2026, the ADF will partner with the Norwegian-led multinational Operation Legio to train…

Albanese Government signs contract for more Aussie parts for Aussie-made missiles

Missiles made in Australia will now include more locally-made components as Australia takes the next step in establishing a domestic missile manufacturing industry. The Albanese Government has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Australia to begin domestic manufacturing key guided weapons…

2026 Shangri-La Dialogue and travel to India

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel to Singapore this week to attend the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue. Convened by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the annual Shangri-La Dialogue is the region’s pre-eminent defence and security forum. It brings…

Legal proceedings against 3M Company and 3M Australia Pty Ltd

The Commonwealth has commenced legal action in the Federal Court of Australia against 3M Australia Pty Ltd and 3M Company for damages to recover costs relating to per- and poly-fluoroaklyl substances (PFAS) contamination at 28 Defence bases across Australia. PFAS are chemicals that are contained in…

CEA Technologies Chief Executive Officer appointment

The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Alan Clements AM CSC as Chief Executive Officer of CEA Technologies Pty Limited for a five-year term. Mr Clements is an experienced leader with a strong track record in delivering defence capability, both as a senior officer…

Travel to Timor-Leste

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will visit Timor-Leste today to represent Australia at the 24th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence. Australia and Timor-Leste are close neighbours and partners with a shared history and strong bonds between our peoples…

Albanese Government to commence Collins class life of type extension

The Albanese Government is enhancing Australia’s fleet of Collins class submarines, through a life of type extension that will reduce risk, enhance capability and maximise availability for the Royal Australian Navy as Australia transitions to a conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet…

Appointment of the Chief of Joint Capabilities

Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz AM CSC DSM has been appointed as the new Chief of Joint Capabilities, replacing the incoming Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle AM CSC DSM.  Air Vice-Marshal Braz brings extensive experience across almost 40 years of service in the Australian Defence Force…

Travel to the Middle East

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles is travelling to the Middle East, where he will meet with leaders in the United Arab Emirates and our Australian Defence Force personnel serving in the Gulf region. Australia remains committed to supporting the collective self-defence…

Preparing Australian industry to support the Virginia class submarine combat system

AUKUS in Australia is taking another significant step forward with the Albanese Government selecting Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred Combat System Integration Partner for Australia’s future fleet of sovereign Virginia class submarines.  This partnership will provide extensive…

Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility strengthens sovereign Defence capability

In a major milestone for Australia’s sovereign defence sustainment capability, the Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have officially opened the $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Edinburgh, South Australia.  The first of its…

Albanese Government signs Defence MOU with Norway, helping make Australia more self reliant and boosting regional security

The Albanese Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Norwegian government, to further support the acquisition and domestic manufacturing of missiles in Australia. The multilateral arrangement will enhance information sharing and collaboration between Australia, Norway and…