Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne and French Assistant Minister for Defense Mrs Genevieve Darrieussecq today signed a Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) between the nations.
Australia‑France defence industry ties will be further enhanced after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and President Emmanuel Macron of France today announced the establishment of an annual Australia-France Defence Industry Symposium.
Thank you very much Dr Alan Ryan for your extremely warm introduction, and I'm very grateful that you didn't count those years.
Today the Government released its new National security science and technology policy agenda aimed at strengthening Australia’s national security.
In another example of ongoing progress in the national shipbuilding enterprise, Lurssen Australia, the prime contractor for the design and build of 12 new Offshore Patrol Vessels for Navy, has awarded a subcontract to L3 Communications Aust
Local businesses will be given a greater opportunity to be involved in construction works for the Shoalwater Bay Training Area remediation and expansion projects.
Australia will deploy a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Japan to contribute to the enforcement of United Nations Security Council resolutions in our region.
The Global Supply Chain Program continues to support Australia’s defence industry to grow and export internationally, with the Program celebrating over $1 billion in contracts being awarded to date.
Defence scientists will use a retired US Navy Seahawk helicopter to develop fatigue testing technologies, which could transform how military helicopters are managed with the potential to reduce maintenance costs and improve aircraft availability.
CAE will be better positioned to support the Australian Defence Force and armed forces around the world following today’s official opening of their new Canberra Office, which will become their business development and strategy hub for Australia.
The Government has been notified by the Australian Submarine Corporation of a reduction of its workforce as work on the Air Warfare Destroyers winds down. The slowdown of work for the ASC is the direct result of Labor’s failure to commission a single vessel from an Australian yard.
The first ever Defence Industrial Capability Plan has been released, outlining Australia’s long-term vision and objectives for Australia’s defence industry, and how the Government and Defence will partner with industry to achieve that vision.
The government’s vision to grow a strong, resilient and internationally competitive Australian defence industry to support our national security received a major boost today with Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon.
The Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, will travel to Germany and France from 22-26 April to meet with Defence counterparts and attend Anzac Day commemorative ceremonies.
Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Darren Chester MP, today confirmed the identity of a World War I Australian soldier previously recorded incorrectly as an illegal absentee.
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base East Sale today marked 75 years of operation. The anniversary was celebrated by a parade and flypast at the base.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, has appointed Dr Vivienne Thom AM to conduct a review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012.
In another win for Australian defence industry, Lurssen Australia has awarded a subcontract to Saab Australia creating new jobs in South Australia.
As part of our strong commitment to regional maritime security, Australia will gift Timor-Leste two new patrol boats following the finalisation of the shipbuilding arrangements.
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today welcomed the 10th and final C-27J Spartan into service during a ceremony at RAAF Base Richmond.
As part of our strong commitment to regional maritime security, Australia will gift Timor-Leste two new patrol boats following the finalisation of the shipbuilding arrangements.
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today welcomed the 10th and final C-27J Spartan into service during a ceremony at RAAF Base Richmond.
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It was created back in 1913 to be separate from our two biggest cities, Sydney and Melbourne.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, today announced the return of Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft and personnel from Papua New Guinea (PNG) following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and a series of severe aftershocks which affected the country’s remote Highland areas.
The Australian Defence Force’s ability to defeat enemy air threats has been boosted with the successful testing of the new Cooperative Engagement Capability, the first use of this cutting edge technology by a nation outside the United States.
The Government will recommend to the Governor-General a number of command changes to the Australian Defence Force.
The Government will recommend to the Governor-General a number of command changes to the Australian Defence Force.
The Government will recommend to the Governor-General a number of command changes to the Australian Defence Force.
Efforts by Australia’s world-class defence industry to export internationally will receive a boost, with the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, visiting Malaysia from 16-17 April 2018.
Joint media release The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister The Hon Julie Bishop MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Defence
