Image Gallery: December 2005
Australia’s National Security: Defence Update 2005
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December 2005
A major review of Australia’s national
security was released on 15 December 2005 outlining
current threats and challenges facing Australia
and the measures the Government is taking to
keep Australia secure.
Prime Minister John Howard joined Defence Minister
Robert Hill and Chief of the Defence Force Air
Chief Marshal Angus Houston to launch the report,
‘Australia’s National Security: Defence
Update 2005’, at Victoria Barracks in Sydney.
Defence Minister Robert Hill said Defence is
better prepared than ever before to respond
to any threats, both in Australia and overseas.
"This update outlines how the Government
has shaped the ADF to increase Australia’s
capacity to meet the heavy demands of recent
years, and the measures being taken to ensure
the ADF is a force capable of meeting future
military challenges," Senator Hill said.
"Defeating the threat of terrorism, countering
the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
and supporting regional states in difficulty
remain the Government’s highest priorities.
"The Update builds on the previously released
Defence White Paper and Defence Update 2003
and highlights the longer-term trends associated
with the impacts of globalisation and changing
relationships between the major powers of our
region.
Read release: Australia's National Security: Defence Update 2005
| 20051215cpansw8025730_028 Minister for Defence Robert Hill inspects a new Skylark mini-unmanned aerial vehicle designed for aerial battlefield surveillance. (Date taken: 15 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051215cpansw8025730_059 The Prime Minister, John Howard, tests the weight of a plate of the Australian Army's new lightweight enhanced combat body armour, as soldiers show him their new webbing and personal field equipment. (Date taken: 15 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051215cpansw8025730_099 Defence Minister Robert Hill launches ‘Australia’s National Security: Defence Update 2005’, at Victoria Barracks in Sydney. (Date taken: 15 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051215cpansw8025730_125 The Javelin missile system provides the Australian Army with a leading edge anti-armour weapon. (Date taken: 15 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051215cpansw8025730_138 The Prime Minister, John Howard, receives a briefing about the cockpit of the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter introduced to service in the Australian Army in 2005. (Date taken: 15 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051215cpansw8025730_150 The Bushmaster Infantry mobility vehicle is in service with the Australian Army in troop carrier and patrol vehicle roles. The Bushmaster has already been successfully deployed to Iraq. (Date taken: 15 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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