AllAustralia-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Meeting
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence Senator the Hon Penny WongMinister for Foreign AffairsLeader of the Government in the Senate Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will travel to Japan to attend the 12th Australia-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Meeting on 5 […]
Weekly Media and Intelligence Report 29/08/25
DPM Marles US dash At the time of writing Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles was still to explain the reason for this week’s sudden dash to the United States to meet with Trump administration officials. There was some confusion over whether the DPM secured a meeting with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, […]
Ninth Australia-Indonesia Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Meeting
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence Senator the Hon Penny WongMinister for Foreign AffairsLeader of the Government in the Senate The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will today welcome Indonesian Foreign Minister His Excellency Sugiono, and Defence Minister His Excellency Sjafrie […]
Albanese Government ramps up investment in counter-drone capabilities for ADF
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for Pacific Island Affairs The Albanese Government has accelerated the acquisition of counter-drone capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to protect personnel and military assets as part of a $1.3 billion investment over the next 10 years. Just six months after the establishment of Project Land […]
Hydrographic certification re-awarded international recognition
The International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers has re-recognised the Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification Scheme (AHSCS) for a further six years. For more than two decades, the AHSCS has helped ensure hydrographic surveys are conducted by accredited professionals, reducing the risk of incidents and promoting marine safety and environmental […]
Army examines its role in society
The Australian Army will facilitate a national conversation about its role in Australia’s future at the Chief of Army Symposium 2025 in Canberra. The theme of the two-day event is ‘Army in Society’ – exploring Army’s relationship with the nation – bringing together Defence, academics, think tanks, industry and media to discuss the future-focused and […]
Defence backs local next-generation innovation
The Department of Defence is continuing to invest in sovereign concepts and innovation through the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) program. The recent awarding of three contracts for the development of Information Warfare and Quantum Technologies represents a key milestone for the EDT program. The contracts are in addition to […]
Travel to the United States
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles will travel to the United States this week. In Washington DC, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and other senior Administration officials. The Deputy Prime Minister will also participate in […]
2025 Strategic Policy Grants Program
The Secretary of Defence has awarded 23 grants to 22 unique entities under Defence’s 2025 Strategic Policy Grants Program. After consideration in a highly competitive round, Defence will fund up to AUD $5.7 million in grants, including contributions from across the portfolio. This open and competitive grant opportunity aims to deepen public debate on topics […]
ADF continues commitment to Pacific maritime security
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has continued its successful support to surveillance operations in the Pacific region. Under Operation Solania, the ADF assisted the Solomon Islands through the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) to safeguard their marine resources by monitoring vessels suspected to be involved in illegal fishing. As part of the FFA’s Operation […]