AllHMAS Ballarat departs on fourth Regional Presence Deployment for 2025
Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat has sailed from HMAS Stirling in Western Australia for a Regional Presence Deployment, reaffirming the Australian Defence Force’s maintenance of a near-continuous presence in the region. During its three-month deployment, HMAS Ballarat will conduct military visits to ports and participate in exercises and cooperative activities with partner nations, demonstrating Australia’s commitment […]
Australia’s longest-running blood drive launches today
Australia’s longest-running blood drive, the Defence Blood Drive, kicks off today, with Australian Defence Force personnel across the country rolling up their sleeves to donate and serve their community. The Defence Blood Drive promotes a healthy rivalry between the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force and Defence Australian Public Service employees to […]
Offshore Patrol Vessel NUSHIP Carpentaria Keel Laying Ceremony
A ceremony was held today to mark the laying of the keel of Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 6, NUSHIP Carpentaria at Henderson, Western Australia. This is another significant milestone for Australia’s Naval Shipbuilding Program and the Royal Australian Navy. Rear Admiral Michael Houghton, Head of Patrol Boats and Specialist Ships represented the ceremony, […]
Australia and the Philippines conclude force projection training at Exercise Alon 25
Exercise Alon 25 concluded successfully in the Philippines today, strengthening the security partnership between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Alon 25, the ADF’s largest overseas exercise this year, involved approximately 3,600 participants, including 1,600 ADF personnel training together between 15 and 29 August. The exercise involved ADF […]
New landing craft delivered to Tonga
Australia has successfully delivered a new landing craft vessel to Tonga today, with an official handover ceremony taking place at the Masefield Naval Base. The ceremony was attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto‘a ‘Ulukalala, Tonga’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty’s Armed Forces, who received the vessel on behalf of […]
Project of Concern Summit held in Canberra
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for Pacific Island Affairs A Project of Concern Summit has been held in Canberra to discuss the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS) project. Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Pat Conroy MP hosted senior Defence and Airservices Australia officials and industry representatives. This Summit was […]
Australia-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 […]
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 […]