The Minister for Defence David Johnston this morning joined thousands of Western Australians for the Anzac Day dawn service at the State War Memorial in Kings Park.
The Government has approved the acquisition of an additional 58 F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. The fifth generation F-35 is the most advanced fighter in production anywhere in the world and will make a vital contribution to our national security.
PRIME MINISTER:
The fourth and final review into the Collins Class submarine sustainment program, released today by expert John Coles, confirms that submarine maintenance and availability has significantly improved.
Each year Defence sponsors a development opportunity for two of its future leaders to join a high-calibre program run by Global Voices. This year’s delegates are Ms Nuala Bethell and Sub Lieutenant Nicholas Skopal.
The Abbott Coalition Government has delivered its election promise to 57,000 military superannuants and their families.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence the Hon Darren Chester MP today officially opened the Australian Air Force Cadets National Aviation Centre at Bathurst.
Prompt Australian Defence Force support to Solomon Islands Government in the wake of last week’s devastating floods has been warmly welcomed by Defence Minister David Johnston.
It is a pleasure to be here today and those of you who know me will appreciate the strong interest I have in submarines. Submarines are a highly potent asymmetric capability of strategic importance to this country. Their importance is unlikely to abate, rather they will grow in significance.
JOURNALIST: Minister, just on the 12 subs can you see why the people in Adelaide see this as a broken promise? MINISTER:
PRIME MINISTER:
Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston has congratulated Adelaide-based Levett Engineering on the contract award announced by Pratt and Whitney for the manufacture of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) precision engine components.
Australian precision engineering company Marand has manufactured the first Australian made vertical tail for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters (JSF).
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, the Hon Darren Chester MP, today announced that the $54.8 million Replacement Chinook Facilities Project, which supports the acquisition of seven new Boeing CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works.
Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert, today announced an extension of funding for the Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) at their annual conference in Canberra.
The Minister for Defence, Senator David Johnston, and the Assistant Minister for Defence, Mr Stuart Robert today announced a multimillion dollar investment to develop future defence technology in Australia.
The Minister for Defence, Senator David Johnston, and the Assistant Minister for Defence, Mr Stuart Robert today announced a multimillion dollar investment to develop future defence technology in Australia.
JOURNALIST: Senator David Johnston is the Defence Minister and is in town today, good morning to you. MINISTER: Steve good morning to you. JOURNALIST:
Minister for Defence David Johnston visited the centre of air operations supporting the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) led search for missing flight MH370 at RAAF Base Pearce today.
With Vice-Chief of the Defence Force Air Marshal Mark Binskin JOURNALIST: What’s the message for families who are waiting with baited breath for any answer about where this debris is and what’s happened to the plane? MINISTER:
The Australian inventor of the black box flight recorder has been honoured with the naming of a Defence building in Canberra.
Minister for Defence, Senator David Johnston has praised the Indonesian Government for hosting a “very successful” international defence summit in Jakarta.
SENATOR THE HON DAVID JOHNSTON MINISTER FOR DEFENCE Jakarta International Defence Dialogue Jakarta 1400, 19 March 2014 Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
Today I will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia, to attend the fourth Jakarta International Defence Dialogue at the invitation of Indonesian Minister for Defence, Dr Purnomo Yusgiantoro.
Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston says a $901 million dollar Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control support contract unveiled today spells job security for hundreds of Australian workers.
A crowd of well-wishers today joined Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Assistant Minister for Defence Stuart Robert and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AO, CSC, RAN at Garden Island, Sydney to welcome home HMAS Melbourne from a successful Middle East mission.
The Assistant Minister for Defence, Stuart Robert MP, together with the Federal Member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson MP, spent the day touring Geelong and speaking to local business and community leaders about Army’s LAND 400 Combat Vehicle program.
Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today welcomed the release of the United States’ 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), and its emphasis on the US Government’s commitment to security and stability in the Asia-Pacific.
Defence Minister Senator David Johnston today announced a multi-million dollar contract extension for the maintenance of the Classic Hornet F404 engine. The contract, valued at approximately $230 million was awarded to General Electric International Incorporated.
General, Thank you and Hugh and Janny, it is lovely to see you here, representing your warrior boy. It’s superb. Generals Sengleman and Wilkie thank you for coming and representing the ADF.
