Australian defence companies will again be provided the opportunity to showcase their world-class capabilities around the globe, with applications opening today for the third edition of the Australian Military Sales Catalogue.
The signing of two Defence Innovation Hub contracts to further develop unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities were announced today.
Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Darren Chester MP, today announced Australian Defence Force members who served with the Australian Army 547 Signal Troop during the Vietnam War had been recognised with the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation (the citation).
The start of the 2018 Defence Blood Challenge was announced by Minister for Defence Personnel, Darren Chester today. Held from 1 September to 8 December, Mr Chester said the Defence Blood Challenge, now in its tenth year, is Australia’s largest annual blood donation event.
International industry exposition LAND FORCES 2018 kicks off next week, running from 4−6 September at the Adelaide Convention Centre showcasing equipment, technology and services for the armies of Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
TAE Aerospace will develop a Turbine Engine Maintenance Facility (TEMF) in Bundamba, south-east Queensland, which will support in-country sustainment of Australia’s fifth-generation F-35 Joint Strike fighter jets.
The Navy’s ability to effectively train its men and women has been given a major boost with an expansion and upgrade of its fleet of simulation trainers. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced the significant investment worth more than $80 million.
Australia’s role as a regional security partner will be highlighted in the coming weeks with the largest regional maritime exercise of its kind beginning today in the Northern Territory.
Technology using a pure sapphire crystal to accurately measure time has taken out the 2018 Defence Science and Technology (DST) Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia.
In another sign of success for Australia’s Defence industry, Bisalloy today announced its best year of defence exports in over a decade.
State-of-the-art multi-spectral simulation software, developed by Defence Science and Technology (DST), has been licensed to Adelaide SME Consilium Technology to be marketed globally as Infinite Studio.
A novel flight instrumentation kit that will revolutionise testing and evaluation was today officially handed over to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Italian helicopter manufacturer Leonardo has now selected Fisherman’s Bend in inner Melbourne as the site for a helicopter repair and overhaul facility.
Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester today announced 28 servicemen will be posthumously awarded the Commendation for Gallantry.
I am very pleased to be asked by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to serve as Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.
It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Senator John McCain.
Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne
Joint media release Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP
Australia’s largest annual maritime task group, Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2018 (IPE18), has returned to Australia following a successful three month deployment to the Pacific.
Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MPMinister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne
Minister Pyne today launched Varley Rafael Australia (VRA), a joint venture between Australian company Varley and global defence company Rafael, in a great mark of confidence in Australia’s defence industry.
Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MPMinister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne
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Australian companies are invited to have their say on how marine support services should be delivered in the future.
There has been a boost in the confidence for Australian businesses to reach for opportunities in foreign defence markets following the strong commitment and support from the Turnbull Government towards Australia’s defence industry.
The outstanding service of Royal Australian Navy’s Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) was today recognised with the presentation of the Unit Citation for Gallantry at a ceremony conducted by the Governor-General of Australia, his Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC (Retd)
Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MPMinister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne
Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MPMinister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne
Joint media release
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