Australia’s skies are to become even safer with a reduction in travel times and delays for travelers following the implementation of the world’s most advanced air traffic management system technology.
Australia’s skies are to become even safer with a reduction in travel times and delays for travelers following the implementation of the world’s most advanced air traffic management system technology.
The Turnbull Government has today commenced an open market sale process to unlock the potential of the historic Defence site in Maribyrnong. The sale will be a significant step in delivering the Government’s commitment to unlock surplus Commonwealth land for housing.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, today announced the conclusion of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF’s) assistance to Tonga and Fiji as part of Operation South West Pacific Assist 2018.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP, today toured the Royal Navy frigate HMS Sutherland as it called into South Australia.
TROOPS deploying to the Middle East on Operation Accordion have taken part in a farewell parade held at the Australian Army’s Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Minister for Defence Personnel Michael McCormack says.
SUPPORTING our airmen and women through base and equipment upgrades was the focus of a visit to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley today, Minister for Defence Personnel Michael McCormack says.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced that more small businesses and young Australians would be encouraged to take up opportunities in the rapidly expanding Australian defence industry through the second phase of the Defence Industry Information Campaign: ‘The Workforce behind the Defence Force’.
The Hon Christopher Pyne MP, Minister for Defence Industry, today welcomed the Marshall Liberal Opposition’s plans to capitalise on the Federal Government’s landmark investment of over $200 billion in Australia’s defence capabilities.
Australian businesses will be able to better plan and be better prepared to win future defence industry contracts through the Melbourne Industry Consultation Day for the Main Battle Tank Upgrade and Under Armour Breaching and Bridging projects on 21 February 2018.
DURING a two day visit to Darwin, Minister for Defence Personnel Michael McCormack said he was pleased to meet with Navy, Army and Air Force personnel.“This was my first opportunity as Minister for Defence Personnel to meet with Darwin’s dedicated soldiers, sailors, Airmen and Women” Mr McCormack said.
VETERANS of the Korean War have been approved to wear the Republic of Korea War Service medal by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd).
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, paid tribute to the service and efforts of the ADF and civilian personnel during a visit to Iraq and Afghanistan this week. Minister Payne was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin during the visit.
The University of Tasmania will partner with US universities to conduct research to help improve Australia’s naval capability.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated Canberra cyber security company, Penten on being awarded a $1.3 million innovation contract to develop their AltoCrypt technology for use by the Australian Army.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced a nationwide ‘Introduction to the Defence Market’ seminar series. The seminar series will be delivered by the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) in partnership with defence industry stakeholders.
VETERANS and their families are set to benefit with Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Michael McCormack introducing the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-Centric Reforms No. 1) Bill 2018 (VCR Bill) to implement several new initiatives which will deliver better services to veterans and their families.
In a win for Australian defence industry, successful Australian SME - Thomas Global Systems - has announced with Safran Group a significant partnership to manufacture and support high-technology defence equipment in Western Sydney.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today encouraged defence industry employees to apply for the 2018 Defence & Industry Study Course (DISC) by 16 February. Minister Pyne said DISC is a highly commended course that focuses on capability development, acquisition and sustainment.
The Australian Government is providing emergency humanitarian assistance to help the people of Tonga, following Tropical Cyclone Gita. Our thoughts are with the people of Tonga after the destructive storm struck overnight as a Category 4 cyclone, causing severe damage to the capital Nuku’alofa.
The Australian Government is working closely with the Queensland Government and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Organising Committee on arrangements for a safe and successful 2018 Commonwealth Games.
The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced the three year continuation of the School Pathways Programme in South Australia and Western Australia. The programme is one of the Department of Defence’s key defence industry skilling and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives.
The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced that Australian industry has been collectively awarded over $1 billion in production for the F-35 program.
From 13–14 February Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, will travel to Rome and Belgium for meetings with her counterparts on defence and security matters. On 13 February the Minister will attend a meeting of Defence Ministers from the Counter-Daesh Coalition in Rome.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated Wollongong company, Bisalloy Steels, for winning work on the add-on armour range for armoured fighting vehicles being built by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced that Defence will enter into negotiations with Thales Australia, trading as Australian Munitions, for the continued management and operation of Australia’s munition factories in Benalla (Victoria) and Mulwala (New South Wales).
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced the largest delegation of Australian companies at the Singapore Airshow.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced Defence had entered into Major Service Provider (MSP) agreements with four Australian industry led teams to more effectively engage with industry.
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On 2 February 2018, Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne hosted Brunei Darussalam Second Minister of Defence Pehin Dato Haji Halbi bin Mohd Yussof, Indonesian Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu, Malaysian Deputy Minister of Defence HE Dato’ Sri Mohd Johari bin Baharum, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana, Si
