From 13–14 February Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, will travel to Rome and Belgium for meetings with her counterparts on defence and security matters. On 13 February the Minister will attend a meeting of Defence Ministers from the Counter-Daesh Coalition in Rome.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated Wollongong company, Bisalloy Steels, for winning work on the add-on armour range for armoured fighting vehicles being built by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced that Defence will enter into negotiations with Thales Australia, trading as Australian Munitions, for the continued management and operation of Australia’s munition factories in Benalla (Victoria) and Mulwala (New South W
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced the largest delegation of Australian companies at the Singapore Airshow.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced Defence had entered into Major Service Provider (MSP) agreements with four Australian industry led teams to more effectively engage with industry.
We, Australian Minister of Defence Marise Payne, Brunei Darussalam Second Minister of Defence Pehin Dato Haji Halbi bin Mohd Yussof, Indonesian Minister for Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu, Malaysian Deputy Minister of Defence HE Dato’ Sri Mohd Johari bin Baharum, Philippine Secretary of National Defen
On 2 February 2018, Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne hosted Brunei Darussalam Second Minister of Defence Pehin Dato Haji Halbi bin Mohd Yussof, Indonesian Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu, Malaysian Deputy Minister of Defence HE Dato’ Sri Mohd Johari bin Baharum, Philippine
Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Indonesian Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu today signed the Australia-Indonesia Defence Cooperation Arrangement.
Australia will host the inaugural Sub-Regional Defence Ministers’ Meeting on Counter-Terrorism in Perth, between 1 and 2 February 2018.
The Air Warfare Destroyer project has been removed from the Projects of Concern list following continuing improvements in shipbuilding performance. This major milestone is a result of the implementation of the Turnbull Government’s reform program.
The Air Warfare Destroyer project has been removed from the Projects of Concern list following continuing improvements in shipbuilding performance. This major milestone is a result of the implementation of the Turnbull Government’s reform program.
The multi-billion dollar Offshore Patrol Vessel project is on track after the signing of a contract with Lürssen. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said the contract with Lürssen to lead the design and build is worth at least $3 billion for 12 OPVs.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today officially opened Electro Optic Systems’ (EOS) new production facility in Canberra. The facility will be EOS’ defence products development centre as well as a production support facility for current contracts.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, was today joined by the Federal Member for Brisbane, Trevor Evans MP, when she opened Harris Defence Australia’s new Headquarters building located in Hamilton, Brisbane.
The United States Marine Corps has awarded a rare honour to 107 Australian Defence Force (ADF) members who helped recover a US Marine Corps aircraft that crashed and sank off the north Queensland coast late last year.
The Turnbull Government is unlocking more jobs and investment in Australia’s defence sector, with the release of the new Defence Export Strategy. The landmark document sets out the policy and strategy to make Australia one of the top ten global defence exporters within the next decade.
The Turnbull Government is unlocking more jobs and investment in Australia’s defence sector, with the release of the new Defence Export Strategy. The landmark document sets out the policy and strategy to make Australia one of the top ten global defence exporters within the next decade.
A civilian aerial surveillance service has begun across the Central and Western Pacific region as part of the Australian Government’s $2 billion Pacific Maritime Security Program.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has announced a $6 million investment for industry, academia and government research agencies to contribute to the development of quantum technologies for Defence.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced another significant milestone in the future submarine programme, creating more Australian jobs and investment.
ROYAL Australian Navy operated Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour celebrated 30 years of challenging and inspiring young Australians as it sailed into Sydney today, Minister for Defence Personnel Michael McCormack said.
The Australian Government welcomed home the final contingent of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) strike aircraft today, marking the end of Australia’s airstrike operations in Iraq and Syria.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated Thales Australia on the launch of the Bushmaster MR6 protected mobility vehicle, which is currently competing in the United Kingdom Multi-Role Vehicle Protected (MRVP) programme.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today opened Marand Precision Engineering’s F-35A Lightning II Vertical Tail manufacturing facility in Moorabbin, Victoria.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, yesterday visited Teledyne Defence Australia in Brisbane to announce the latest tranche of Defence Innovation Hub contracts totalling $13.4 million.
Queensland company NIOA has had a big win after being awarded a $100 million contract to supply 155 millimetre Lightweight Towed Howitzer ammunition to the Army. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated NIOA on being awarded the contract.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP has today met with Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, addressed Australian Defence attaches and representatives posted to the region, and visited Singapore defence prime Singapore Technology – Kinetics (STK).
It’s a pleasure to be here today. I am aware of the important role the Australian Chamber of Commerce plays in advancing cooperation between Singapore and Australia.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today in Singapore met with around 20 of Australia’s Asia-based Defence representatives, to discuss their vital role in promoting Australian defence exports and regional industry collaboration.
Good morning. I’m honoured to be here today at the National Defence College. I am keenly aware of the important work you do in preparing the defence and national security leaders of the future.
