AllAustralia conducts routine transit through South China Sea
Royal Australian Navy Hobart Class destroyer HMAS Brisbane has conducted a routine transit through the South China Sea in accordance with international law. HMAS Brisbane is currently on a four-month-long Regional Presence Deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. Australia has conducted four Regional Presence Deployments for 2025, demonstrating the Australian Defence Force’s commitment and ability to […]
Fourth person charged over multi-million dollar fraud
Joint Media Release: A fourth person was today (20 November, 2025) charged for their alleged role in a multi-million dollar fraud in the Northern Territory. An AFP-led joint agency investigation named Operation Panton Hill – involving the National Anti-Corruption Commission and Department of Defence – began in March 2025, after the AFP received a report […]
Weekly Media and Intelligence Report 14/11/25
Coalition recommits to defence spending boost Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has re-committed a Coalition government to spending 3 per cent of GDP on Defence within a decade. Despite continuing speculation over the Coalition leadership in the wake of the dumping of the net zero emissions reduction target, Ms Ley gave a major speech on Thursday […]
Sanctions Imposed on Russian Cybercrime Service Providers for Malicious Cyber Activity
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence Joint Media Release with: Today Australia has imposed sanctions against two Russian cybercrime service providers – Media Land LLC and ML. Cloud LLC – and two of their key personnel – Aleksandr Alexandrovich Volosovik and Kirill Andreevich Zatolokin. Australia has taken this action in partnership with […]
Australia Industry and Workers making the grade with US Virginia Class Submarines Submarines
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence Joint Media Release with: The Albanese Government is announcing today HIFraser as the first Australian company qualified to supply parts for US Virginia class submarines through the Government-funded Defence Industry Vendor Qualification Program (DIVQ) – supporting advanced manufacturing, creating high-value jobs, and strengthening Australia’s security through […]
Defence celebrates national award-winning civilian employers of ADF reservists
Defence celebrated outstanding civilian employers of Australian Defence Force (ADF) reservists last night at the National Employer Support Awards in Sydney. The awards formally recognise civilian employers of ADF reservists for their commitment to supporting these employees in their workplace. Finalists of the National award are the country’s leading exceptional employers. Each has previously won […]
First PFAS working group established to progress action
The Hon Peter Khalil MPAssistant Minister for Defence Joint Media Release with: The Albanese Government, in partnership with the NSW Government and Port Stephens Council, has established the Williamtown Working Group (WWG), the first community-based group to be formed under the per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) National Coordinating Body. As recommended by the Independent PFAS […]
Commonwealth employee among three people charged over alleged multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Joint Media Release with: Three Northern Territory residents are expected to appear at Darwin Local Court on Monday (17 November, 2025) after being charged with fraud and corruption offences. An AFP-led joint agency investigation named Operation Panton Hill commenced in March, 2025 after the AFP received a report of crime from the Department of Defence […]
Babcock completes Critical Design Review for key function on Hunter class frigates
Hunter class Frigate. Photo courtesy of BAE Australasia. Babcock Australasia (Babcock) has successfully completed the Critical Design Review for the Hunter class frigate Air Weapons Handling System – a key function on the Royal Australian Navy ship. The Air Weapons Handling System (AWHS) provides the ability to stow and handle all air weapons. It is […]
BFBS and APC Technology Sign Partnership to Support Defence and Mining Wellbeing Initiatives Across Australasia
Adelaide, Australia — 4th November 2025 BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) the UK-based media organisation and military charity supporting the UK armed forces community worldwide, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian company APC Technology Pty Ltd to deliver next-generation broadcast, media, and welfare technology solutions across the Defence and mining sectors throughout […]