AllSubmissions now open for 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for Pacific Island Affairs Australian defence industry companies are invited to showcase their products and services to international governments via the 2026 Australian Defence Export Catalogue. Submissions to the Catalogue are now open – with participation raising the profile of Australian defence industry to key decision makers […]
Public urged to stay alert to UXO hazards
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to pose a risk to the communities around Australia, particularly when disturbed or moved. These items may date back to World War II or be remnants of more recent training activities. Director General Explosive Ordnance, Commodore James Nash RAN said that while UXO is most commonly found on or near former […]
HMAS Ballarat returns after successful Regional Presence Deployment
Royal Australian Navy Anzac class frigate HMAS Ballarat has returned to Fleet Base West in Western Australia following a successful three-month Regional Presence Deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Regional Presence Deployments play a vital role in Australia’s security and prosperity by enhancing cooperation and relationships with partners and allies, and developing capability to preserve the […]
Last Armidale class patrol boats farewelled after 20 years of service
The Royal Australian Navy will today commemorate the service of HMA Ships Albany, Bathurst and Childers – the final three Armidale class patrol boats – during a triple decommissioning ceremony at their home port of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin. Over the past 20 years, the patrol boats have worked alongside other Government agencies to support […]
Army’s new attack helicopters take to the skies in Townsville
Australia’s first AH-64E Apache attack helicopters commenced flying operations in Townsville this week. The commencement of flying operations is a significant step in the introduction of the Apache and marks the completion of acceptance, airworthiness and assurance activities to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft. Commander of Army Aviation Command, Major General David Hafner, […]
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 December 2025 AIDN Welcomes Procurement Overhaul Canberra: The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) welcomes the Albanese Government’s effort to bring a greater focus to delivery of Defence projects through the establishment of a Defence Delivery Agency. “AIDN has been of the view that Defence Industry would be better […]
Australia 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 […]
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 […]