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Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Steven Ciobo MP Minister Pyne today launched EOS’ latest development, the T-2000 turret. This advanced turret will be produced in Australia for export and potential applications with the Australian Defence Force. Developed in partnership with Israeli defence company Elbit, the turret features EOS surveillance-grade sensors and advanced technology.

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. It is an ambitious, positive plan to boost Australian industry, increase investment, and create more jobs for Australian businesses.

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. It is an ambitious, positive plan to boost Australian industry, increase investment, and create more jobs for Australian businesses.

Joint media release Member for Lyne, The Hon David Gillespie Defence is partnering with Australian companies to strengthen maritime research skills by delivering a new regional Australia-built defence science research vessel. R/V Ginan, a 12m vessel, is part of a $1.8 million project to support Defence’s maritime research.  The boat was constructed by a local Australian boat builder, Steber International, based at Taree, NSW.

I want to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet today, and pay my respect to their Elders past and present. I also acknowledge all those who have served, or continue to serve our nation in uniform, and the families who support them. Jim Commins was born in Orange in 1875, and is one of the 40 veterans featured on these banners.

This is the 16th edition of the Air Show, and we are really excited. For me, it's my world's colliding – it's where I'm both Minister for Defence but also the local member. And from the perspective of Defence, this is a really significant event. As Justin said, there will be 900 exhibitors, which is the biggest gathering in relation to air power trade shows. What happens in combination with the Air Show, though, is also the Chief of Air Force Symposium, that will be occurring on Monday. It will be hosted by our Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Steve Chappell.

Australians are encouraged to help protect the nation’s cybersecurity future, as the Australian Cyber and Security Centre (ACSC) – a key part of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - launches its third annual Cyber Threat Report. The Cyber Threat Report is a key tool of the ASD in helping all Australians better understand everyday cyber threats, and improve their cyber defences.

The Albanese Government has taken the next step towards delivering Australia’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines, with the launch of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA). With its official establishment today, the ASA will be responsible and accountable for the management and oversight of the nuclear-powered submarine program. 

Good morning everyone. It’s a pleasure to speak to you on this important day for Defence. I thank the Secretary of Defence, Mr Greg Moriarty, and the Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, for the opportunity to speak with you to officially launch the first Defence Data Strategy. I also thank the Associate Secretary, Ms Katherine Jones, and the Vice Chief of Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnstone, for their leadership in developing this Strategy.

Australian businesses and organisations will be given the opportunity to have their say about the workforce challenges and skills-related barriers affecting their contribution to the modernisation of Australian Defence Force capabilities. In another initiative to assist the Australian defence industry in having the workforce with the right skills to meet future capability requirements, the Government has appointed Mr Stephen Hayes MBE, an international management expert, as the National Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Facilitator.

The Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC has today launched a new framework to evolve Defence’s strategic purpose, performance and accountability. Lead the Way: Defence Transformation Strategy will build Defence’s capacity to identify and seize opportunities to transform the Defence enterprise, and improve how quickly and effectively Defence delivers against its strategic objectives.

Joint Media Release:  The Honourable Melissa Price MP, Minister for Defence Industry, Minister for Science and Technology Arafura class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), NUSHIP Arafura, was launched today at theOsborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia – the first in a fleet of 12 OPVs being built for theRoyal Australian Navy to replace the Armidale and Cape class patrol boats.

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to their Elders, past and present. As the Minister for Defence, I also pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who have served our nation in the past and continue to do so today. It is a great honour to be back at the National Press Club. The 2023 Defence Strategic Review

INTRODUCTION Thank you Tony. I would also like to acknowledge and thank Senator Jim Molan, AO, DSC. Aunty Violet, the Secretary, the Chief of the Defence Force, former CDF Sir Angus Houston, all Group Heads and Service Chiefs, and all our partners from industry for attending today’s launch. There are points in your life, in your career, in a job, where it’s important to take a moment to reflect on where you’ve come from, and how far you’ve come.

Today’s launch and formal naming of the third and final Air Warfare Destroyer, Sydney, showcases the success of the AWD Program. The milestone marks a 60 per cent productivity improvement from the first ship to the third ship since the implementation of the Government-led reform initiative. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said today’s achievement shows the strength of the shipbuilding and systems integration skills which have been developed by the AWD Program.

WA’s RAAF Base Gingin will receive $7.7 million for maintenance works to its airfield, supporting Australian Defence Force (ADF) capability while maximising opportunities for local businesses.   Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to undertake aircraft pavement and aeronautical ground lighting works at the military airfield. The construction workforce is predicted to peak at about 80 personnel per day, creating a range of opportunities for local businesses.

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land and waters where we meet today, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and I pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. As the Assistant Minister for Defence, Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Assistant Minister for the Republic, I also pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who have served our nation in the past and continue to do so today.

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today welcomed Techstars’ launch of its first Defence and Security Accelerator in Adelaide. Minister Pyne said Techstars is one of the leading technology accelerators in the world. “Techstars Adelaide is designed to support companies to develop and commercialise state-of-the-art technologies connected to the defence and security sectors.

[Check against delivery] Welcome all to the Defence Teaming Centre’s Defence Industry Virtual Summit. I would like to thank Audra and her team at DTC for hosting this event to discuss our sovereign industry capability. It’s a great pleasure to be here. As many of you would have seen over the past couple of weeks, we have made some exciting announcements with respect to our industry capability. The Minister for Defence and I have revealed details of the CDIC Review and its recommendations.

Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, will visit Lebanon on 16-17 January and meet with senior members of the Lebanese Government and the Lebanese Armed Forces.  “This visit reflects the warm relationship Australia shares with Lebanon, and builds on the strong and established bilateral ties between our two countries, which include close cooperation in counter-terrorism and law enforcement,” Minister Pyne said. “Promoting security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East continues to be an important national security interest for Australia.”

New export opportunities will open up for Australian defence industry businesses, with Leidos joining the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program as its newest prime contractor. Managed by the Centre for Defence Industry Capability, the GSC Program contracts defence prime companies to identify opportunities for Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within their supply chains. As a major systems integrator and services company, Leidos has a presence in more than 25 countries, relying heavily on its contractors to supply components and solutions.

Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Steven Ciobo MP   Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP, today announced Leidos Australia Pty Ltd as the Prime System Integrator to deliver the first tranche of Joint Project 2096 Phase 1.

The Department of Defence has worked in partnership with industry to develop ICT platforms to support a contemporary end user environment for Windows 10. Assistant Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon David Fawcett said Leidos delivered the new ICT platforms that will sustain Windows 10 and associated systems for Defence users on time and under budget. “The delivery of this platform enabled the End User Computing project to migrate over 100,000 Defence users from Windows XP to Windows 10,” Minister Fawcett said.

LIAM BARTLETT: We're joined on the programme this morning by Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy. Minister, good morning. PAT CONROY: Good morning LIAM BARTLETT: Minister, the Defence Minister, your colleague Richard Marles, has well and truly put the boots in, talking about flushing money down the toilet. You're talking about bungling the portfolio. You blokes are not holding back this morning.

THE HON. MALCOLM TURNBULL MP PRIME MINISTER   THE HON. JULIE BISHOP MP MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS   SENATOR THE HON. MARISE PAYNE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government congratulates the people of Iraq after Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi today announced that all areas of Iraq have been liberated from ISIS control.

Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP  

Defence has engaged Brisbane-based Australian industry supplier, L3-Micreo to manage the production, manufacture and delivery of more than 14,000 additional life-saving SILVERSHIELD units to the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. SILVERSHIELD is a world class, vehicle-mounted force protection system produced by Defence under the REDWING program. The system provides protection against radio controlled improvised explosive devices.

Joint media release Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Finance, Senator for South Australia Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, Minister for Families & Social Services, Minister for Women’s Safety, Senator for South Australia The Morrison Government has signed a $5.48 million contract with one of Adelaide’s leading space industry players to expand its cutting-edge satellite communications network for use by Defence.

Joint media release Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Peter Dutton MP   The Morrison Government has today released a voluntary Code of Practice to improve the security of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Australia – including everyday devices such as smart fridges, smart televisions, baby monitors and security cameras. Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said cyber security has never been more important to Australia’s economic prosperity.

Light could hold the key to reducing operational costs for Defence and protect ships and the environment from marine pest invaders. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced Defence Science and Technology (DST) and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) are researching a novel approach of using ultra-violet (UV) light to protect particular sensitive areas on a ship’s hull from biofouling.