STS Young Endeavour and her world class youth development program were on show today when Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester met with the youth crew in Sydney Harbour.
THE fourth Invictus Games draws to a close tonight, ending a week of sporting and personal victories for more than 500 competitors from 18 nations across the world.
THE healing power of adaptive sports to help ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will be adopted as a key measure to support the wounded, injured and ill (WII) community, with the announcement of a ‘sports cell’ by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Darren Chester today.
Joint media release The Hon Christopher Pyne MP, Minister for Defence Australian Army special operations military working dog ‘Kuga’ has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal for conspicuous gallantry at a ceremony in Canberra today.
Joint media release The Hon Darren Chester MP, Minister for Defence Personnel Australian Army special operations military working dog ‘Kuga’ has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal for conspicuous gallantry at a ceremony in Canberra today.
Joint media release Minister for Defence, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP Rheinmetall Defence Australia has announced its first major Australian supplier contract for the production of its 211 Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles for the Australian Army.
Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Steven Ciobo MP Rheinmetall Defence Australia has announced its first major Australian supplier contract for the production of its 211 Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles for the Australian Army.
THE healing power of adaptive sports to help ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will be adopted as a key measure to support the wounded, injured and ill (WII) community, with the announcement of a ‘sports cell’ by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Darren Chester today.
Australia will contribute $250,000 toward the NATO-Ukraine Medical Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to improve access to medical rehabilitation facilities for members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Minister for Defence Personnel, Darren Chester has announced the commencement of the Workplace Welfare Dogs Program at RAAF Bases East Sale, Williamtown and Pearce.
Minister for Defence the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated Australian Defence scientist Paul Marsden on being awarded the US Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service, the highest award of the US Office of the Secretary of Defense for a non-US civilian.
A military trial conducted in downtown Adelaide, involving five countries and nearly 200 military and civilian personnel, has won a national project management award. The Contested Urban Environment trial was the national winner of the Professional Services category at the recent Australian 2018 Project Management Achievement Awards.
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Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, attended the fifth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting‑Plus (the ADMM-Plus) in Singapore, on 19-20 October.
AUSTRALIA is all set to host the fourth Invictus Games in Sydney from 20 to 27 October 2018. As the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 begins tonight with the Opening Ceremony at the Sydney Opera House, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel Darren Chester has welcomed competitors and their family and friends to Sydney.
A new strategic alliance between Rheinmetall and Defence Science and Technology (DST) will advance the development of innovative technologies for land capability. The alliance cements a long-standing research relationship that will deliver greater land power for Defence.
The eighth rotation of Task Group Taji were officially farewelled today, at a parade at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane, in front of a crowd of family and friends.
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, will visit Singapore on 19-20 October 2018 to participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting‑Plus (the ADMM-Plus).
The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Melbourne has strengthened military ties across Asia by participating in an International Fleet Review to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
Sydney will have a new hub recruiting the nation’s next generation of Australian Defence Force personnel following the successful relocation of the Defence Force Recruiting Centre Sydney from Parramatta to Rhodes Corporate Park.
Assistant Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon David Fawcett, today met with the Singapore High Commissioner, Kwok Fook Seng, to discuss the ongoing and close defence relationship between Australia and Singapore.
Joint media release The Hon Christopher Pyne MP, Minister for Defence The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Roulettes today unveiled the new colour scheme for their PC-21 aircraft.
Joint media release The Hon Darren Chester MP, Minister for Defence Personnel The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Roulettes today unveiled the new colour scheme for their PC-21 aircraft.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is supporting Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) hosting of APEC 2018. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said the ADF was pleased to be able to assist the Government of PNG and continue the long-standing relationship with the PNG Defence Force.
Assistant Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon David Fawcett today hosted Malaysia’s Deputy Defence Minister, Senator Liew Chin Tong, to discuss Australia-Malaysia defence relations.
The Australian and Indonesian Defence Ministers met in Indonesia today for the annual Australia-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Meeting, an important part of a strong partnership and commitment to regional challenges.
Assistant Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon David Fawcett, welcomed the high level of attendance and interest shown at Contracting and Compliance briefing for Central Queensland businesses, hosted by the Department of Defence in Rockhampton today.
ADF members and their families transitioning from the permanent Australian Defence Force (ADF) will have access to a more tailored approach to manage the transition process thanks to a refresh of the way support is delivered.
