Joint media release The Hon Melissa Price MP, Minister for Defence Industry The Government’s Hunter Class Frigate Program continues to deliver opportunities for Australian workers with the signing of a steel contract worth around $2.5 million.
Joint media release The Hon Lynda Reynolds CSC, Minister for Defence The Government’s Hunter Class Frigate Program continues to deliver opportunities for Australian workers with the signing of a steel contract worth around $2.5 million.
As part of the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today, two landmark Defence Arrangements between Australia and India have been established.
Work has begun on a new purpose built facility at Henderson in Western Australia which will house the Royal Australian Navy’s Submarine Rescue System.
The first group of around 200 US Marines have arrived at RAAF Base Darwin as part of the ninth Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D). Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said their arrival was the result of extensive planning and coordination between both nations to address challenges posed by COVID-19.
Funding to the Australian Women Pilots’ Association (AWPA), Chief of Air Force’s Flying Scholarships, has been approved for another four years to support aspiring female pilots. Each year, two scholarships are awarded to females aged 16 to 24, who are already undertaking training for a pilot’s license.
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Today, on International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers, we pay tribute to peacekeepers, past and present, who have served on missions around the world to advance international peace and security.
Joint media release Mr Phillip Thompson OAM MP, Member for Herbert The Townsville economy is receiving a $40 million boost through Defence works at RAAF Base Townsville, highlighting the success of the Morrison Government’s local procurement policies.
Defence will commemorate National Reconciliation Week (NRW) in a different way this year with virtual activities to be held between 27 May and 3 June 2020.
The Royal Australian Navy has appointed a full-time Navy Indigenous Adviser and Navy Indigenous Champion from the senior leadership team, as part of Navy’s commitment to the Defence Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2022 (D-RAP).
Last night I was pleased to speak with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana, ahead of Philippines-Australia Friendship Day today. We discussed our respective domestic responses to COVID-19 and reaffirmed our longstanding defence cooperation.
Arrangements in the Northern Territory are in place to ensure the safe and effective conduct of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin this year. The first group of US Marines will disembark at RAAF Base Darwin in early June, beginning the Australian component of a detailed quarantine and testing regime.
Sydney-based CAE Australia has been awarded a $26 million contract to upgrade an aircraft simulator and other training systems as part of the C-130J Block Upgrade Program at RAAF Base Richmond, New South Wales.
The Morrison Government’s Air Warfare Destroyer program has officially come to an end with the commissioning of HMAS Sydney at sea. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds, CSC said her commissioning marks a significant milestone in the Morrison Government’s $90 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan.
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Joint media release Minister for Defence , Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC Member for Herbert, Mr Phillip Thompson OAM MP Senator for Queensland, Senator Susan McDonald
Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP Member for Herbert, Mr Phillip Thompson OAM MP Senator for Queensland, Senator Susan McDonald
The Morrison Government is investing in the continued growth of Australia’s defence industry, with small business export grants helping local businesses to pursue new opportunities in global markets.
The Australian Army has joined forces with a Brisbane-based company to rapidly produce 400 face shields for frontline healthcare workers. Design technology company, 3D One Australia, used Army’s 3D printers from the 20th Regiment of the Royal Australian Artillery (20 RAA) to produce the face shields for medical staff in Brisbane.
The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in Australia’s growing defence industry, awarding $2.4 million to local businesses looking to boost their capability.
VETERANS and their families will benefit from changes to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Super and the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS) eligibility criteria, following amendments passed through Parliament today.
Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP The Morrison Government is releasing almost $870 million of estate works to the market which will bolster defence industry as the economy recovers from COVID-19.
Joint media release Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC The Morrison Government is releasing almost $870 million of estate works to the market which will bolster defence industry as the economy recovers from COVID-19.
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Joint media release Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, Minister for Defence Two Australian companies have signed subcontracts for the design of key subsystems in the Morrison Government’s Attack class submarines program.
Joint Media Release The Hon Melissa Price MP, Minister for Defence Industry Two Australian companies have signed subcontracts for the design of key subsystems in the Morrison Government’s Attack class submarines program.
The Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces will host a joint hackathon to identify opportunities to strengthen Australia’s sovereign supply chains.
