Prompt Australian Defence Force support to Solomon Islands Government in the wake of last week’s devastating floods has been warmly welcomed by Defence Minister David Johnston.
Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston has congratulated Adelaide-based Levett Engineering on the contract award announced by Pratt and Whitney for the manufacture of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) precision engine components.
Australian precision engineering company Marand has manufactured the first Australian made vertical tail for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters (JSF).
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, the Hon Darren Chester MP, today announced that the $54.8 million Replacement Chinook Facilities Project, which supports the acquisition of seven new Boeing CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works.
Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert, today announced an extension of funding for the Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) at their annual conference in Canberra.
The Minister for Defence, Senator David Johnston, and the Assistant Minister for Defence, Mr Stuart Robert today announced a multimillion dollar investment to develop future defence technology in Australia. Up to $13 million has been committed under Round 18 of the Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program.
The Minister for Defence, Senator David Johnston, and the Assistant Minister for Defence, Mr Stuart Robert today announced a multimillion dollar investment to develop future defence technology in Australia. Up to $13 million has been committed under Round 18 of the Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program.
Minister for Defence David Johnston visited the centre of air operations supporting the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) led search for missing flight MH370 at RAAF Base Pearce today.
The Australian inventor of the black box flight recorder has been honoured with the naming of a Defence building in Canberra.
Minister for Defence, Senator David Johnston has praised the Indonesian Government for hosting a “very successful” international defence summit in Jakarta.
Today I will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia, to attend the fourth Jakarta International Defence Dialogue at the invitation of Indonesian Minister for Defence, Dr Purnomo Yusgiantoro.
Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston says a $901 million dollar Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control support contract unveiled today spells job security for hundreds of Australian workers.
A crowd of well-wishers today joined Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Assistant Minister for Defence Stuart Robert and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AO, CSC, RAN at Garden Island, Sydney to welcome home HMAS Melbourne from a successful Middle East mission.
The Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert MP, together with the Federal Member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson MP, spent the day touring Geelong and speaking to local business and community leaders about Army’s LAND 400 Combat Vehicle program.
Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today welcomed the release of the United States’ 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), and its emphasis on the US Government’s commitment to security and stability in the Asia-Pacific.
Defence Minister Senator David Johnston today announced a multi-million dollar contract extension for the maintenance of the Classic Hornet F404 engine. The contract, valued at approximately $230 million was awarded to General Electric International Incorporated.
A team working to improve missile defence for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has, for the second time, claimed the major title in the Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) Team of the Year Awards.
A team working to improve missile defence for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has, for the second time, claimed the major title in the Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) Team of the Year Awards.
The Government has approved the acquisition of eight P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft.
Defence Minister Senator David Johnston today officially opened CAE Australia Pty Ltd’s new King Air 350 Full Flight Simulator facility in Sale, Victoria.
In his first visit to Australia, the Afghan Minister for Defense, His Excellency Bismullah Khan Mohammadi, today met with Defence Minister Senator David Johnston in Canberra.
Assistant Minister for Defence Stuart Robert MP, together with the Federal Member for Solomon, Natasha Griggs MP, today announced additional housing for the Top End.
A welcome home parade at RAAF Base Amberley today recognised and celebrated the return of more than 100 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel deployed to Multi National Base – Tarin Kot (MNB-TK), Afghanistan. Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston was there to thank and support the returned RAAF personnel.
“It is with great pride that I confirm the awarding of the nation’s highest military honour, the Victoria Cross for Australia, to Corporal Cameron Baird, MG of the 2nd Commando Regiment. It is with sadness I announce the honour is being conferred posthumously,” Defence Minister David Johnston said today.
Australia’s second and final Landing Helicopter Dock Ship arrived in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, today, completing its voyage from Ferrol, Spain.
Celebrations to mark the centenary of Australian submarines were officially launched today by Defence Minister Senator David Johnston in Darling Harbour.
The Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert MP, today officially launched the Government’s National Australian Defence Force (ADF) Family Health Program.
The Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Childers arrived at Chittagong, Bangladesh on Monday, 27 January in what is the first visit for many decades to the nation by the Royal Australian Navy, Acting Minister for Defence Senator George Brandis QC announced.
The Federal Government has announced a nation-wide search for new members of the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal. Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Darren Chester said advertisements would appear in daily newspapers this weekend, seeking applicants with a diverse range of skills.
The Assistant Minister for Defence, Mr Stuart Robert MP, today praised the outstanding recruiting result for this year’s appointments to the Royal Military College - Duntroon.
