Friends and family of more than 200 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel about to deploy to the Middle East said their goodbyes during a parade at Robertson Barracks in Darwin. The ADF contingent will perform roles in communications, logistics and force protection.
Joint media release: Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison MP Member for Herbert, Mr Phillip Thompson OAM, MP
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Defence is boosting its commercial skillset with the engagement of two experienced, senior executives in the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG).
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Registrations are closing soon for an Australia-wide roadshow which will give small businesses in capital cities and selected regional locations the chance to be a part of Army’s biggest project.
Joint Media Release Prime Minister - The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Minister for Defence - The Hon. Linda Reynolds CSC
Joint Media Release Prime Minister - The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel - The Hon. Darren Chester MP
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The Royal Australian Navy Anzac-Class frigate HMAS Parramatta today departed Fleet Base East in Sydney for a four-month deployment to South East Asia.
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AUSTRALIAN Defence Force (ADF) members and their families have been welcomed to new posting locations across the country, with a series of events over the weekend including Welcome to Katherine and Welcome to HMAS Cerberus over the weekend.
Hundreds of local jobs will be created as the HMAS Watson redevelopment project gets underway later this month.
Australia’s role in the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission is evolving in recognition of progress made by the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF).
Medals that have been lost or damaged in the fires across Australia may be replaced under the Defence Honours and Awards Replacement Medal Policy.
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands will soon benefit from an upgrade and refurbishment of the airport’s runway, which is the main access and delivery point for supplies and visitors to the islands.
Joint Media Release Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women
Joint Media Release Prime Minister - The Hon Scott Morrison MP The Government will request the Governor-General revoke the current compulsory Call Out of the Australian Defence Force Reserves with effect from 7 February 2020.
Major General Susan Coyle has assumed command of Joint Task Force 633 in the Middle East, taking over from Rear Admiral Mark Hill during a ceremony held at the Australian main operating base.
Australia gratefully accepts Japan’s offer to support Australia’s bushfire response, by providing two C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
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The next generation of young Australians are building their leadership, teamwork and resilience skills on board the Royal Australian Navy ship Young Endeavour.
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The Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac Class frigate HMAS Toowoomba has departed from her home port of Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia to the Middle East. Toowoomba is the 68th rotation of a Royal Australian Navy ship to the region since 1990.
Today marks the completion of the $24 million extension of the Navy Training Systems Centre at Randwick Barracks by St Hilliers, in time for the first Navy training course commencing this week.
Australia is deeply grateful for Fiji’s generous offer to support Australia’s emergency bushfire response through the provision of troops from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.
TOM TILLEY: Australia has about 300 personnel in Iraq and in just a few days, HMAS Toowoomba will depart for a monitoring mission in the Straits of Hormuz. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds joins us from Canberra. Minister, thank you so much for joining us.
LUKE GRANT: As you know, there's been an attack today in the Middle East on some US bases. We understand from US President Trump via social media, he'll respond and speak to the American people sometime over the next several hours.
