Timor: General Information
Operation ASTUTE is the ADF’s continuing contribution to the maintenance of peace and stability in East Timor, following a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to the Australian Government.
The ADF deployed to East Timor to assist the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese people.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
Together, the ADF and NZDF personnel form the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor.Timor-Leste authorities have primary responsibility for policing and security supported by UN police officers from Australia 20 other nations.
The ISF remains in support, ready to respond to requests from the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations.