AllEquipping the Royal Australian Navy with next generation autonomous undersea vehicles
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence The Albanese Government is investing $1.7 billion to acquire a new fleet of Australian‑designed and built extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles – known as the Ghost Shark – for the Royal Australian Navy. Defence has signed a contract with Anduril Australia for the delivery, maintenance and continued […]
Better supporting Defence and Veteran wellbeing 12 months on
The Hon Matt Keogh MPMinister for Defence PersonnelMinister for Veterans’ Affairs Today marks one year since the release of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which made 122 recommendations to reform the culture, systems and processes across the Defence and veteran eco-system to prevent suicide and improve the mental […]
Storage and maintenance of USMC MV-22 Osprey aircraft in Australia
The Australian Government has approved the storage and maintenance of United States Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 Osprey Aircraft in Australia. The annual Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) rotations have used MV-22 Ospreys for almost a decade. These tilt-rotor aircraft provide a unique vertical take-off and landing capability for rapid troop transport and logistics resupply […]
World-class tank simulators for the Australian Army
Defence has invested approximately $60 million in a world-class main battle tank simulation capability, designed and built by Australian defence industry. Creating more than 60 jobs across the nation, the 16 new Australian simulators are training soldiers on their transition to the new M1A2 Abrams main battle tank. Based in Newington, New South Wales, Thomas […]
Ninth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat delivered
Defence has accepted the ninth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat, ADV Cape Spencer, built at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. Built by Austal Ships Pty Ltd under project SEA1445 Phase 1, the Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats contribute to the whole of Government effort to protect Australia’s borders and offshore interests. ADV Cape Spencer will […]
Exercise Thai Boomerang returns to Thailand
More than 500 participants from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) are participating in Exercise Thai Boomerang 2025. This year’s exercise, which will run until 19 September, is the 15th iteration of the bilateral activity. The exercise provides an opportunity to build upon the rich history and deep defence […]
Hotline Centre powers up at Anglesea Barracks
The Hon Peter Khalil MPAssistant Minister for Defence The Albanese Government is continuing to invest in updates for Australia’s Defence estate with the unveiling of the McGee Building at Anglesea Barracks in Hobart, which will accommodate Defence’s customer service hotline. The new $20.8 million building offers contemporary facilities with flexible office spaces for approximately 50 […]
Australian Defence Force and Royal Brunei Navy hold joint maritime security exercise
The Royal Brunei Navy and the Australian Defence Force have commenced Exercise Penguin 25, the leading bilateral maritime security activity between the two countries. From 9 September in Brunei, personnel from both nation’s defence forces will undertake a number of training exercises to enhance interoperability and mutual support. Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, First […]
Historic aircraft safely home at Papua New Guinea’s new Aviation Heritage Centre
Papua New Guinea’s aviation heritage can now be proudly displayed following the opening of a purpose-built Aviation Heritage Centre at the Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery in Port Moresby. The new facility was officially opened by the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, DSC, CSC, OAM, and Papua New Guinea’s […]
Australia, Canada, the Philippines and the United States conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity
Australia, Canada, the Philippines and the United States have successfully conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone. The MCA was conducted from 2 to 3 September 2025, with the Royal Australian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane participating alongside the Philippine Navy’s frigate BRP Jose Rizal and the Royal Canadian […]