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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.
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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Joint media release: Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP
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.
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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.
Joint media releaseThe RT. Hon Ben Wallace MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom
The mental health and wellbeing for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, Reservists and their families has been bolstered with a new purpose built app released today as part of mental health month.
An innovative small business helping soldiers in the battlefield control electrical devices on their weapons and body has been awarded a $3.4 million contract with Defence.
Joint media release Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs Following an invitation from India, Australia will participate in Exercise MALABAR 2020.
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The Minister of Defense of Japan, Mr KISHI Nobuo, and the Australian Minister for Defence, Senator Linda Reynolds, met in Tokyo on 19 October 2020 to continue to build close bilateral defence and security ties in support of an Indo-Pacific region that is free and open, secure, inclusive and prosp
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As Defence Minister, it is my job to see and respond to the world as it is, not as we wish it to be.
Joint media release: Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Peter Dutton MP Australia is providing four polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machines to support the Sri Lanka Navy in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
***E&OE Check against delivery*** LINDA REYNOLDS: …the future submarine program. It’s a step change for defence industry here in Australia, it’s a step change for manufacturing in Australia, and it is a step change for jobs here in Australia.
