AllAustralian Defence Force Academy Open Day
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) will host prospective students and members of the public at its annual Open Day in Canberra tomorrow. Set to be the largest ADFA Open Day ever, the event will host 80 different immersive displays showcasing Defence capabilities across the maritime, land, air, space and cyber domains. Visitors can fly […]
Defence export success for South Australian missile manufacturer
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for Pacific Island Affairs The Hon. Stephen Mullighan MPMinister for Defence and Space IndustriesMinister for PoliceTreasurer of South Australia Two major export deals worth a combined $80 million have been secured by Kongsberg Defence Australia, seeing missile launchers and command and control consoles made in South Australia […]
Australia and PNG continue to strengthen defence cooperation
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has concluded his visit to Papua New Guinea with the official opening His Majesty’s Papua New Guinea Naval Base (HMPNGS) Tarangau – reflecting the growing defence cooperation and interoperability between our two countries. HMPNGS Tarangau, also known as the Lombrum Naval […]
Defence Council discusses productivity
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for Pacific Island Affairs Senator the Hon Tim AyresMinister for Industry and InnovationMinister for Science The third meeting of the Tri-Partite Defence Industry Council was held at Parliament House in Canberra today, with productivity in the defence sector a key topic of discussion. Minister for Defence Industry […]
Visit to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Fiji
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for Pacific Island Affairs Senator the Hon Penny Wong Minister for Foreign AffairsLeader of the Government in the Senate This week, the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, and Minister for […]
Australia and Philippines Joint Military Training Program continues
The Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P) Program continues to strengthen the Defence relationship between both countries as it passes the halfway mark for 2025. Established in 2019, JATT-P has increased the number of exchange activities between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). JATT-P’s activities typically involve […]
The Chief of the Defence Force meets with General Liu Zhenli of the People’s Liberation Army
On 13 August 2025, the Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, met the Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department, People’s Liberation Army, General Liu Zhenli in Beijing. Admiral Johnston and General Liu exchanged views on bilateral, global and regional security issues, as well as the need for military transparency […]
HMAS Brisbane departs for third ADF Regional Presence Deployment for 2025
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is continuing its Regional Presence Deployment program, with Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane conducting the third deployment for 2025. After leaving the Port of Townsville in July, HMAS Brisbane conducted integration training with the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group in early August as part of Operation Highmast, and will […]
Contract extensions for Collins class submarines
Defence has extended two contracts for the sustainment of the sonars and periscopes for the Collins class submarines. Thales Australia has been awarded a five-year extension valued at $178 million; and BAE Systems Australia a five-year extension at a cost of $89 million. These contracts will provide ongoing support for the Collins class submarines’ sonars […]
Defence industry showcased at Talisman Sabre
For the first time, selected Australian defence industry companies showcased their capabilities at Australia’s largest military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre. Australian and international defence ministers, military leaders and senior officials attended demonstrations as part of the Industry and Defence Science and Technology Showcase held at Gallipoli Barracks, Queensland on 15 July. Industry delegates showcased their […]