Today, around the nation, we mark the completion of Australia’s longest war and honour the men and women who served in Afghanistan on Operation Slipper.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, the Hon Darren Chester MP today met with government representatives to discuss the future of the Bulimba Barracks site in Brisbane.
A new mobile phone app to help serving and ex-serving ADF personnel manage stress and build their psychological resilience is available to download for free from the iOS app store and Android Google Play.
The Australian Defence Force has increased its response to the Australian aid mission to Vanuatu following the departure of HMAS Tobruk overnight for Vanuatu with 335 personnel onboard.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has established a Joint Task Force (JTF) to coordinate Australia’s support to Vanuatu with the establishment of assets assisting the response.
Today I met with Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, Vice Minister for National Defence of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Defence continues to support the Australian Government assistance mission to Vanuatu through Operation PACIFIC ASSIST 2015.
Good morning. I extend a warm welcome to some special guests amongst us today: - His Excellency Mr Reha Keskintepe, Turkish Ambassador to Australia - Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Young AO, Australian National University
Australia has provided a second tranche of cold weather clothing to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The clothing is being donated to Ukraine as part of the broader Australian assistance package announced on 3 September 2014 by the Prime Minister.
Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert, today met with senior company officials from Australian Target Systems and toured the company’s facility in Queanbeyan.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) continues to support disaster response efforts to help the people of Vanuatu following Cyclone Pam.
The Australian Defence Force has commenced operations from RAAF Bases Amberley and Richmond to Port Vila.
E&OE…………… Topic: Maintenance of Armidale Class Patrol Boats BEN FORDHAM Kevin Andrews, good afternoon. MINISTER ANDREWS Good afternoon Ben. BEN FORDHAM
Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert, yesterday met with a defence research delegation from Israel to discuss areas of mutual interest including science and technology.
The Royal Australian Air Force today celebrated International Women’s Day with a Flight Camp for young women at RAAF Base East Sale. Meeting the young women, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Darren Chester said the future of aviation looked encouraging.
Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert, today announced that a collaborative research program between the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the US Navy has resulted in upgrades to the radar warning receiver in the Royal Australian Air Force’s F/A-18F Super Hornets.
Today, the Government announces the Request for Tender (RFT) for the replacement – Australian-made – Pacific Patrol Boats under the Pacific Maritime Security Program, Project SEA3036 Phase 1.
E&OE……………………….. Topics: Defence Pay, Iraq Deployment, Submarines MICHAEL BRISSENDEN:
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DAVID SPEERS: Kevin Andrews, thank you for your time. KEVIN ANDREWS: Thank you, David. DAVID SPEERS:
An $18 million project to construct a Multi User Barge Ramp Facility in Darwin has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Darren Chester announced today.
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The Australian Government understands that the work performed by members of the Australian Defence Force is unique and crucial to our nation and our security.
The Government has decided to commence the preparation and training of a force to contribute to the international Building Partner Capacity (BPC) mission in Iraq.
Following his announcement earlier this week, I thank the outgoing Chief Executive of the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO), Mr Warren King, for his hard work and service.
Australia’s new OneSky initiative will bring civil and military air traffic control together under one air traffic management system for the first time, improving aviation efficiency and safety.
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Darren Chester and the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown, AO today presented the Australian Air Force Cadets with their newest self-launching glider at the Australian International Airshow 2015, at Avalon.
E&OE... Mr Deputy Speaker, I rise today to update the Parliament and the Australian people about Australia’s missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. IRAQ – OVERVIEW
Australia will cooperate with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence to develop an advanced maritime strike weapon for the F-35A Joint Strike Fighters, the Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews announced today.
Defence Air Support to Emergency Operations Increases The Australian Defence Force has deployed additional aircraft and air operations ground support to assist with natural disaster recovery efforts across the country.
