AllLaunch of Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy
MEDIA RELEASE Today, the Department of Defence released the Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) strategy, aimed at leveraging Australia’s scientific capability in the defence of our nation. Accelerating Asymmetric Advantage – Delivering More, Together is Defence’s 10-year vision for the Defence IS&T ecosystem. The 2024 National Defence Strategy identified that investing in innovation, science and […]
$2.7 million for cutting-edge quantum optical atomic clocks
MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government is acquiring quantum optical atomic clocks from Adelaide-based QuantX Labs to deliver position navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Two contracts worth $2.7 million will enable AUKUS partners to develop PNT capabilities to support superior decision advantage and enhanced maritime domain awareness, which are key […]
Thomas Global Systems establishes new Simulation & Training Division to advance Military Training Solutions
MEDIA RELEASE SYDNEY, Australia, and IRVINE, California (August 30, 2024) – Thomas Global Systems has established a specialist business unit dedicated to delivering defence simulation & training technology. The company’s new business unit, Simulation & Training Solutions, aims to provide the ADF and international customers with advanced immersive military training & simulation solutions. The new […]
Babcock signs two-year contract extension with MFS
South Australian Fire Service. Photo courtesy of Babcock Australasia. MEDIA RELEASE Babcock Australasia (Babcock) will continue its long-standing association with the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) after signing a two-year contract extension to service its appliances and equipment. Babcock manages the scheduled maintenance of lifesaving firefighting assets on behalf of the MFS, including its […]
Closure of the Afghanistan Inquiry Report
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government has finalised its commitment to close out the recommendations of the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry report. In 2016, the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force commissioned Major General the Honourable Paul Brereton AM RFD to undertake an […]
Tabling of the Final Report of The Royal Commission Into Defence and Veteran Suicide
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence The Hon Matt Keogh MPMinister for Defence PersonnelMinister for Veterans’ Affairs MEDIA RELEASE The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report has been delivered to the Government and tabled in Parliament today. The Report is an important body of work which marks the culmination […]
Australian soldiers trial robots to protect our borders
MEDIA RELEASE Soldiers from the Australian Army’s Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) Pilbara Regiment are trialling an uncrewed robot. The Ground Uncrewed System, known as GUS, is an Australian-developed surveillance robot. GUS is equipped with cameras and sensors capable of providing persistent surveillance for more than 30 continuous days using battery power. An on-board liquid […]
HMAS Sydney joins international effort to enforce sanctions against North Korea
MEDIA RELEASE Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class guided missile destroyer, HMAS Sydney, has commenced service in Operation Argos, supporting international efforts to enforce United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea, as part of its Indo‑Pacific regional presence deployment. Australia supports UNSC sanctions through the deployment of Australian Defence Force maritime patrol aircraft and surface […]
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report
MEDIA RELEASE A STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY AND THE CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCE Today, we acknowledge the release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report. The death by suicide of any person is a tragedy – for their family, their friends, their colleagues and their community. The Royal Commission has […]
Exercise Kakadu begins in Darwin
MEDIA RELEASE Warships and personnel from over thirty nations will descend on Darwin this week for Australia’s premier maritime warfare activity, Exercise Kakadu. Growing in size and complexity since its inception in 1993, this year’s exercise includes warships, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft from participating nations with more than 3,000 uniformed personnel participating. Chief of […]