AllAir Force supports Indigenous health in Far North Queensland
The Royal Australian Air Force is visiting Mareeba, Queensland, from 1 October to 6 November for Exercise Kummundoo 2025. The initiative will deliver essential health services and deepening ties with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Far North Queensland. Now in its 11th year, Exercise Kummundoo is a community engagement initiative delivered in […]
Air Force Poseidon deployed on sanctions enforcement
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and crew to Japan as part of Operation Argos, supporting the enforcement of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on North Korea. Operating from Kadena Air Base, the P-8A and its crew will undertake coordinated surveillance missions to deter and disrupt […]
The Princess Royal to Visit Australia in November
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence will travel to New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland during a visit to Australia from 8 to 11 November 2025. The Princess Royal will be visiting Australia in her role as Colonel-in-Chief to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs), with the […]
Weekly Media and Intelligence Report 10/10/25
Taiwan concerns ahead of Leaders talks Australia’s position on whether it would support the US in a conflict with China over Taiwan has reared ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s October 20 chat with US President Donald Trump. Former US diplomat and senior fellow from the Centre for Democracies Craig Singleton warned a US senate […]
Southern Launch and Varda Space Industries sign contract for a further 20 spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range
The W-3 Capsule at the Koonibba Test Range. Photo courtesy of Southern Launch. Southern Launch and Varda Space Industries have signed a landmark agreement to facilitate 20 additional spacecraft returns at the Koonibba Test Range through to 2028, cementing South Australia’s position as a global hub for orbital re-entry operations. The new contract builds on […]
Strengthening Australia’s Naval Sustainment Industry – DSC & TPN Forum
TPN Sydney Group. Photo courtesy of Navantia Australia. Sydney and Melbourne, AustraliaAugust 2025 Key stakeholders from across the Australian defence industry engineering ecosystem to reinforce collaboration, transparency, and innovation in maritime sustainment came together as part of three Designer Support Contractor (DSC) and Technical Partner Network (TPN) Forums hosted by Navantia Australia in August 2025. […]
Javelin Aerospace Founder Named Top Engineering Professional of the Year
Winner of the Engineering Professional of the Year – Lachlan Kilby of Javelin Aerospace. Photo courtesy of Javelin Aerospace. Sunshine Coast, Australia — Javelin Aerospace Group is proud to announce that its founder and director, Lachlan Kilby, has been named Engineering Professional of the Year at the Australian Aviation Awards 2025, recognising his outstanding contribution […]
Indian Defence Minister Visits Australia
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, will today welcome the Indian Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, to Australia for his first official visit. Australia and India are top-tier security partners and our defence cooperation delivers practical effects to uphold […]
Australia and Singapore Enhance Defence Cooperation
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence Australia and Singapore have agreed to upgrade our defence and security partnership, as part of the enhanced bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, and Singapore’s Minister for Defence, […]
Visit by Singapore’s Minister for Defence
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will today welcome Singapore’s Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, to Australia. During the visit, the Ministers will meet to discuss opportunities to further deepen our long-standing defence partnership. This year marks the 60th anniversary of […]