AllVisit by New Zealand Minister of Defence
The Hon Richard Marles MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Defence Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will welcome New Zealand Minister of Defence, The Hon Judith Collins KC, to Australia today for a bilateral Defence Ministers’ Meeting. Australia and New Zealand are closer than ever, tightly bound by our shared history, deep people-to-people […]
Independent Defence and Veterans’ Commission up and running
The Hon Matt Keogh MPMinister for Defence PersonnelMinister for Veterans’ Affairs The Albanese Government is implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to reduce suicide and suicidality among current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members. Today, the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission (DVSC) begins operation as a powerful force for […]
Weekly Media and Intelligence Report 26/09/25
PM finally gets his meeting with US President Donald Trump Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally secured a meeting with US President Donald Trump. It will be held in Washington on October 20 – barring international or domestic incidents requiring the President’s attention. There have been a number of on again off again opportunities at […]
Australian officer to serve as Deputy Commander, United Nations Command in the Republic of Korea
Major General Scott Winter has been selected to serve as the next Deputy Commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) in the Republic of Korea (ROK) from January 2026. The appointment of Major General Winter, made by Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, AC, RAN, demonstrates Australia’s commitment to supporting regional security, and […]
Australia supports regional security through Exercise Bersama Lima
Australia has joined partners from the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FDPA) in support of the only multilateral security arrangement of its kind in Southeast Asia with the launch of Exercise Bersama Lima 2025. Over the next fortnight, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom, will exercise sea, air and ground forces in high-end […]
Defence and veteran spouses in the NT to benefit from groundbreaking career support program
Claire Harris speaking to the Cowork Coplay participants Perth_credit Human Quotient Group. Photo courtesy of Human Quotient Group. Spouses of current and former serving Australian Defence Force members in the Northern Territory are set to benefit from a nationally recognised program designed to foster connection, boost wellbeing and unlock career opportunities. The Cowork Coplay program, […]
Babcock supports small and medium enterprises launch into Defence at supplier day in New Zealand
New Zealand SME’s attend Defence Supplier day in Auckland. Photo courtesy of Babcock Australasia. Two Australian companies — Dobbie and VEEM Ltd (ASX: VEE) —have earned Level 1 accreditation within the supply chain of HII’s Newport News Shipyard (NNS), the US’ largest naval shipbuilder. Level 1 accreditation is one the highest tiers of supplier qualification […]
Australian Manufacturers Achieve High-Level Accreditation for US Defence Supply Chain
Two Australian companies — Dobbie and VEEM Ltd (ASX: VEE) —have earned Level 1 accreditation within the supply chain of HII’s Newport News Shipyard (NNS), the US’ largest naval shipbuilder. Level 1 accreditation is one the highest tiers of supplier qualification in the US defence system, reserved only for vendors who meet exceptionally rigorous standards […]
NUSHIP Eyre, Offshore Patrol Vessel 2, accepted
Defence, Industry, and State and Federal Government representatives tour the second Offshore Patrol Vessel constructed at Osborne, NUSHIP Eyre, as part of the Ship Acceptance Ceremony held at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. Photo courtesy of RAN and Civmec. Civmec and Luerssen Australia are proud to announce the acceptance of NUSHIP Eyre, the second […]
Nova Systems to integrate enhanced capability for Tasmanian Helicopter Emergency Air Services
StarFlight emergency services helicopter. Photo courtesy of Nova Systems Australia Nova Systems has been selected as the mission systems integrator of enhanced lifesaving capabilities supporting StarFlight Australia to deliver vital helicopter emergency air services across Tasmania. Australian aviation provider StarFlight was recently selected to provide vital helicopter emergency air services in Tasmania from January 2026. […]