The Morrison Government is helping Australian businesses by releasing a roadmap and setting key priorities for the maintenance and sustainment of Australia’s military aircraft.
The Morrison Government is giving Australian engineering students more opportunities to get a taste of the exciting careers available in defence industry.
The Morrison Government has awarded a Canberra cyber technology company a grant of more than half a million dollars as part of the Government’s continued commitment to invest in Australian small and medium businesses.
Today, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause to remember and honour those who have given their lives for our nation. One year after the guns fell silent on the Western Front, allied countries first came together to honour the courage and sacrifice of their World War One fallen.
EMPLOYERS across Australia who support our Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists were today acknowledged at the annual Defence Employer Support Awards. Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester said the awards showcased employers that actively supported their Reservists to undertake their defence training and service.
ON the eve of Remembrance Day, the final resting place of five previously unidentified Australian soldiers who served and died in France during the First World War have today been confirmed.
Western Sydney University is working with the Australian Defence Force to develop world-first technology that will provide Australia’s military and its allies with the capability edge they need across the Indo-Pacific.
Joint media release Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace MP Leading Caloundra aerospace company HeliMods has won more support from the Morrison Government to help it reach new opportunities in global markets.
The Royal Australian Navy and defence Industry have put robots to the test in a simulated counter-disaster operation in Brisbane.
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Joint media release: Member for Bass, Bridget Archer MP Defence is partnering with a Tasmanian company that specialises in the production of freeze-dried foods to support growth in food innovation and production.
Australia has joined key regional defence partners India, Japan and the United States for Exercise MALABAR 2020.HMAS Ballarat will be involved in activities this month to enhance maritime interoperability in support of regional peace and security.
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR1325) – Women, Peace and Security. The growing role of women in military and peacekeeping operations around the world is critical to Australia’s national security and to global security.
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HMAS Arunta has arrived in Sasebo, Japan, for a short logistics visit prior to participating in Operation ARGOS on 31 October 2020. Operation ARGOS is Australia’s contribution to the enforcement of United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea.
Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel transitioning from military to civilian life will be better supported with $17.7 million provided for the establishment of the Joint Transition Authority (JTA) as announced in the 2020–21 Budget.
The Morrison Government is making it easier for small and medium sized businesses in the defence sector to access defence industry grant programs. From 12 November, changes to the co-contribution ratios in three existing defence industry grant programs will help small and medium businesses access support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Government has reappointed the Hon J.A.L (Sandy) Macdonald as Chair of the Defence Housing Australia (DHA) Board and appointed Ms Gai Brodtmann as a Commercial Member, each for a three year term, commencing 12 February 2021.
The first of two ‘Classic’ Hornets allocated to the Australian War Memorial for heritage display is being transported by road from RAAF Base Williamtown to Canberra.
The Royal Australian Navy and Republic of Singapore Air Force have proven their ability to work together with Singaporean CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter crews qualifying to take off and land on Australia’s largest vessels, HMA Ships Adelaide and Canberra.
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Australia’s Defence commitments are focussing on the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to the 2020 Defence Strategic Update. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the Royal Australian Navy is more active in the Indo-Pacific region than it has been in decades.
Joint Media release Phillip Thompson OAM MP, Member for Herbert Innovative start-ups and small technology businesses that are developing bright ideas to support Australia’s defence capability have today showcased their new concepts to Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price.
The Philippines is an important security partner for Australia, and we continue to work closely together in support of our shared commitment to an open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Today I conducted my first visit to Brunei Darussalam where I held talks on key bilateral and regional issues.
Today I conducted my second official visit to Singapore, where I met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, and my counterpart, Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen.
