AllThe Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide: 12 Months On Since the Government Response
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence The Hon Matt Keogh MPMinister for Defence PersonnelMinister for Veterans’ Affairs Today marks one year since the Albanese Government responded to the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The Royal Commission was the most significant and comprehensive inquiry conducted into suicide […]
Travel to Papua New Guinea
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel to Port Moresby this week for an inaugural Trilateral Defence Ministers’ Meeting with Papua New Guinea Minister for Defence, Dr Billy Joseph, and Indonesian Minister of Defense, Dr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. Defence Ministers from Australia, Papua […]
Product of Concern Summit for Collins class sustainment
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for Pacific Island Affairs The Australian Government today convened the third Product of Concern Summit in Canberra, reaffirming its commitment to improving the sustainment performance of Australia’s Collins class submarines. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP led the summit alongside Minister for Finance, Senator […]
Reforming Defence capability development and delivery
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for Pacific Island Affairs The Albanese Government is taking the next significant step towards ensuring Defence delivers the capabilities, skills and workforce it needs to meet Australia’s strategic circumstances. These reforms will include the establishment of a dedicated […]
Submissions 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, […]
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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 […]