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Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP
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Joint Media Release Senator The Hon Michaelia Cash, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator for Western Australia
MINISTER for Veterans and Defence Personnel, Darren Chester will travel to Dili, Timor-Leste today to take part in events recognising the 20th anniversary of the deployment of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET).
A consortium of four Australian universities will receive $3 million from the Morrison Government to work with their American counterparts on developing the next-generation of autonomous vehicles.
Eight Australian universities will conduct additional research into human performance aimed at enhancing warfighter capability.
I will travel to Dili, Timor-Leste between 19–21 September as part of Australia’s recognition of the 20th anniversary of the deployment of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET).
Australian businesses who want to expand their defence industry operations by taking their products and services to the world are invited to apply for inclusion in the 2020 Australian Military Sales Catalogue.
Joint Media Release Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, Minister for Defence The Hon Inia Seruiratu, Minister for National Security, Defence and Foreign Affairs (Fiji)
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The Australian Defence Force’s third Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), Sydney, has commenced its first phase of sea trials which will test the ship’s hull, propulsion and navigation systems.
As part of Australia’s contribution to the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh, a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft has arrived in the Middle East.
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Soldiers from eight nations are engaging in a military skills competition in Brisbane testing the teamwork, physical stamina and mental rigour of partners across the Indo-Pacific.
As part of the ongoing cooperation between Australia and Vietnam, the Department of Defence has presented the Vietnamese Deputy Minister for Defence, Senior Lieutenant General Le Chiem with a digital database of Missing in Action data.
A Canberra company will develop a smart digital solution for Army’s tactical logistics management and control with funding support through the Morrison Government.
Australian company Thomas Global has secured a $15 million contract with Rheinmetall as part of a major deal to deliver a new generation of combat vehicles for Australia.
The Morrison Government has awarded $1.85 million in grants to small businesses looking to expand overseas, as part of a strategic approach to growing Australia’s defence exports.
**E&OE Check against delivery** Thank you, David [David Watson, Austrade Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner], for that introduction, and a warm welcome to you all.
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I am travelling to Europe this week to lead a record delegation of Australian businesses at one of the world’s largest defence tradeshows to promote defence industry opportunities with the United Kingdom and France.
Up to 150 Air Force personnel will participate in the first bilateral air combat exercise between the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) have completed the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) activity ‘Exercise Crocodile Response’ in the Northern Territory.
Around 85 Australian Defence Force personnel have been farewelled at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville today ahead of their upcoming deployment to the Middle East region.
**E & OE Check against delivery** Thank you Hannah for that warm welcome. It’s wonderful to be back here today with you.
Australian Army soldiers and US Marines from the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF‑D) have completed a live-fire, high-end warfighting exercise in the Northern Territory.
