The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced a $200-million sustainment contract with Northrop Grumman Australia which will ensure ongoing jobs for at least 40 Australian workers.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, today announced the Government would match private investment to fund an expedition to search for the First World War submarine, HMAS AE1.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Senator for Western Australia Slade Brockman today welcomed the commencement of the $367 million redevelopment of Western Australian naval base HMAS Stirling.
The Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne today welcomed the announcement that the British Government will look at the feasibility of fitting cutting-edge Australian radar on future British warships.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said Remembrance Day today was an opportunity for every Australian to reflect on the lives lost to war and the service and sacrifice of our defence personnel. Mr Tehan will honour Australia’s service men and women at the Remembrance Day National Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial today.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today launched the Defence Research and Innovation Network (DRIN) at the University of Adelaide, aimed at strengthening engagement between the university and the Defence sector.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced a major milestone in the Short Range Ground Based Air Defence project. Minister Pyne said a $12.1 million contract has been signed with Raytheon Australia for the first stage of the project, which is worth up to $2 billion.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced the Defence Industry Information Campaign: ‘The Workforce behind the Defence Force’.
The Turnbull Government will strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s anti-ship missile defence capability with a $207 million boost to the Nulka program. Nulka is a rocket propelled active missile decoy designed to entice hostile radio frequency guided anti-ship missiles away from a ship.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, travelled to Paris from 1–2 November 2017 to meet France’s new Minister for the Armed Forces, Ms Florence Parly, to discuss bilateral defence materiel cooperation.
Australia and Fiji have reaffirmed our two nations’ commitment to strengthening our defence relationship following a successful bilateral defence ministers’ meeting in Nadi today.
Our country owes a debt of gratitude to the Australians who fought in the Kokoda and Beachheads campaigns as we mark the 75th anniversary today.
Our country owes a debt of gratitude to the Australians who fought in the Kokoda and Beachheads campaigns as we mark the 75th anniversary today.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated two Australian companies for winning work on the Type 26 Global Combat Ship being built by BAE Systems in the United Kingdom.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, visited Poland earlier this week to support Thales Australia’s bid to export its cutting-edge Hawkei vehicles and strengthen the Australia-Poland defence relationship.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, will travel to Fiji from 1-2 November 2017 to discuss Australia’s growing bilateral defence relationship and our shared regional and global security priorities.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, today unveiled a memorial adjacent to Defence Site Maribyrnong dedicated to ‘Sandy’ the Light Horse and the Australian Light Horse Brigades. Minister Payne was honoured to recognise the service of ‘Sandy’ the Light Horse and the Australian Light Horse Brigades.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, France, Poland and the United Kingdom from 29 October–2 November 2017 to promote Australia’s world-class defence materiel and strengthen bilateral defence industry relationships.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has called on Australian Defence industry to submit applications for inclusion in the 2018 edition of the Australian Military Sales Equipment Catalogue.
The Australian Defence Force will expand its assistance to the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen its long-term ability to combat terrorist threats and prevent the spread of Daesh to our region.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, will travel to the from 23 –24 October 2017 for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, today welcomed the official announcement by the Global Coalition against Daesh of the liberation of the Syrian city of Raqqah. “This is a devastating blow against Daesh and its perverted ideology,” Minister Payne said.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced five Defence Innovation Hub innovation contracts totalling $5.9 million. Minister Pyne said this investment demonstrated the government’s commitment to supporting local Defence industry while developing new capabilities.
The achievements of Australia’s inspiring 2017 Invictus Games team have been celebrated during a welcome home function at Parliament House today.
The achievements of Australia’s inspiring 2017 Invictus Games team have been celebrated during a welcome home function at Parliament House today.
The battlefield training of our soldiers has been given a major boost with eight new Digital Terminal Control System simulators coming online next year. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced a $40 million contract with Rockwell Collins Australia to supply the simulators.
Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said improved transition services for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel had been rolled out across the country after successful pilot programs. In March, Mr Tehan announced individual career coaching services would be trialed at Townsville, Holsworthy and Adelaide bases.
In another win for Australian defence industry, Tasmanian company Penguin Composites has signed a contract with Thales Australia to build bonnets and various parts for the new Hawkei protected Army vehicles.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said Defence was proud to support the 2017 Veterans’ Film Festival in Canberra from 18 to 22 October 2017. Now in its third year, the festival features films about war and conflict from around the world including dramas, comedies, animations and documentaries.
Today we announce additional assistance for people affected by volcanic activity on Vanuatu’s Ambae Island, and the conclusion of the Australian Defence Force’s contribution to the relief and recovery effort.
