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GREG BILTON: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  With me I have Major General Jake Ellwood, the national coordinator for our response to the bushfires across Australia.  My name, for those I haven't met or had any interaction with, is Greg Bilton.  I'm the Chief of Joint…

The article published in the Australian today, Thursday 19 December 2019, is misleading and incorrect. Aside from entirely misinformed comments regarding the Future Submarine Program, I am particularly disappointed with the statement that our sailors are reluctant to sail in the Collins class…

Operation Christmas Drop 19 has concluded in Guam, where a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules and crew have delivered 23 loads to remote Pacific communities. Held annually since 1952, Operation Christmas Drop is led by the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and is the world’s…

Australia’s newest warship, HMAS Brisbane, arrived home to family and friends in Sydney today following her first overseas deployment.Brisbane’s arrival draws to a close the return of ten Royal Australian Navy warships from deployments across South East Asia, the Pacific, and the United States.Over…

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has ceremoniously farewelled PC-9/A aircraft after more than 30 years of flying operations on 12 December 19. The PC-9/A aircraft was introduced to service in 1987, commencing pilot training in 1989 and has been the backbone of Air Force and Navy flight…

Submarines are an essential part of Australia’s naval capability.  Our submarines are a powerful instrument for deterring conflict and a potent weapon should conflict occur. Our current Collins Class fleet is recognised as a world class submarine capability.In the decades ahead,…

Two Royal Australian Navy Minehunters return home to Sydney in time for Christmas after a successful overseas deployment that saw them travel a record distance. HMAS Ships Diamantina and Gascoyne travelled more than thirteen thousand nautical miles in the past four months as they deployed to East…

Today the Australian Army’s 135th Graduating Class from the Royal Military College – Duntroon (RMC-D) have proudly paraded in front of family and friends in Canberra.  Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO said the young leaders graduating will shape the Army’s future. “Our…

Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Richard Burr, AO, DSC, MVO today announced the successful applicants of the 2019/20 Army History Research Grants Scheme. The 13 recipients will receive a total of $81,504 in government funding to support research into the history of the Australian Army. Lieutenant…

Congratulations to the members of the Australian Command and Staff Course (Joint) who graduated today from the Australian Defence College (ADC). Over 180 personnel, including 51 international students representing 27 countries completed the course; a cohort including personnel from the Australian…

Three Royal Australian Navy warships have returned to their homeport at Garden Island, Sydney following a three month deployment through East Asia. HMA Ships Hobart, Stuart and Parramatta, the lead element of a Task Group of eleven vessels, have been deployed to the region since September. During…

The Royal Australian Air Force has announced achievement of Final Operational Capability for the C-130J Large Aircraft Infra-Red Counter-Measures.  Director General Air Combat Enablers, Air Commodore Mark Green said the project, delivered under AIR 5416 Phase 4B2, provided a critical defensive…

The Australian Defence Force has taken the next step in its enduring relationship with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Operation Augury-Philippines transitioned to an Enhanced Defence Cooperation Program on 1 December, recognising the maturing connection between the militaries of both nations…

Today marked the graduation of members who undertook the 2019 Defence and Strategic Studies Course at the Australian Defence College (ADC). The year-long residential course provided officers of the Australian Defence Force, Australian Public Service and overseas participants with the…

Following a busy 12 months for HMAS Sirius, the Royal Australian Navy’s West Coast based replenishment ship returned to her home port of Fleet Base West, Rockingham to the smiling faces of family and friends. Sirius has spent just 10 weeks of the past 12 months at Fleet Base West after three…

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) completed its latest round of regional engagement in the Southwest Pacific with a week-long visit to Fiji. A Joint Task Group of ADF personnel, supported by HMA Ships Adelaide and Larrakia, conducted a series of activities with the Fijian military and communities…

Navy’s newest junior officers have graduated from the Royal Naval College at HMAS Creswell as part of New Entry Officer Course (NEOC) 61.The 134 Australian and five international graduates — the last for 2019 — marched proudly on to the Parade Ground, wearing the ceremonial uniforms of…

One of Australia’s oldest Defence research facilities, the Defence Science and Technology research laboratory in Melbourne, is celebrating 80 years at its Fishermans Bend location. Defence Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro congratulated the staff and alumni on the milestone and…

Victoria-based company, Australian Defence Apparel Pty Ltd (ADA) has been awarded a contract to supply the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with additional Load Carriage Equipment.The contract utilises an existing deed arrangement, which will see ADA continue to supply the ADF with…

A two-year contract extension will be signed between the Australian Army Defence Force School of Signals and Box Hill Institute of TAFE, for communications and information systems training to the Australian Defence Force. Lieutenant General Rick Burr AO, DSC, MVO, said the contract will ensure that…

The Australian and Singapore Armies have strengthened ties through training during Exercise Matilda, which concludes today in South East Queensland.  Around 40 soldiers from the Singapore Army participated in the two-week biennial exercise with their Australian Army counterparts from 8th/9th…

Australia’s key bilateral maritime exercise with Indonesia has commenced today in Surabaya, Indonesia. Exercise New Horizon 2019 is designed to improve the ability of the Royal Australian Navy and Indonesian Navy, Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL), to work together at sea. The…

Dr Neil Gordon was awarded the 2019 Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science last night, for his research that led to one of most important surveillance algorithms of the past 50 years.  Dr Gordon’s research focussed on data fusion, the process of integrating multiple data sources…

Australian Defence Force personnel have completed a series of week-long engagement activities with His Majesty’s Armed Forces in the Kingdom of Tonga. The Task Group conducted activities including amphibious training using landing craft and small boats, commercial drone demonstrations and…

The Iraqi School of Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer II (SINCOII) has achieved a vital operational milestone by becoming the first military training establishment to reach full independent operating capability under the coalition Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). SINCOII has been under the…

Senior defence officials from Australia and China will meet tomorrow in Sydney for the 22nd Australia-China Defence Strategic Dialogue. Held since 1997, the annual Australia-China Defence Strategic Dialogue is the peak forum for discussions between Australia’s Department of Defence and China’s…

Naval Group has signed a subcontract with Jeumont Electric (France) for the design of the Main Electric Propulsion Equipment for the Attack Class Submarines. The Main Electric Propulsion Equipment converts electrical power using Converter Cubicles into mechanical power and then propels the…

Exercise Austral Shield, a combined Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Victoria Police exercise, has concluded in the La Trobe Valley this weekend, testing the new and enhanced arrangements for responses to domestic security incidents. Chief of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Greg Bilton…

Sydney witnessed four spectacular performances during its staging of the largest ever Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which concluded last night at ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park.The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo remains unrivalled in its global reach, inclusiveness of nations and mix of…

The first of four shows in the largest Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo ever staged will commence this evening at ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. The show, which will run until 19 October is set against a full-size replica of Edinburgh Castle. The renowned Scottish spectacular will bring…