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A fighting force of tanks, helicopters, armoured reconnaissance vehicles, and infantry soldiers have showcased Australian Army’s joint combined arms capabilities during a live fire demonstration at Exercise Chong Ju in Puckapunyal, Victoria.Spectators witnessed the versatile and decisive force of…

Senior Defence officials will travel to Fiji this week to take part in the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) in Nadi on 9 May 2019.   Secretary of Defence, Mr Greg Moriarty, will represent the Minister for Defence at this year’s SPDMM. The Chief of the Defence Force, General…

The Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE 19) Joint Task Force is continuing its international engagement activities with the arrival of two ships in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam.HMA Ships Canberra and Newcastle’s port call follows the recent signing in November of the Joint Vision Statement on enhancing…

HMAS Gascoyne has farewelled Tonga and Tuvalu following a month-long deployment to the Southwest Pacific region.More than 60 Australian Defence Force personnel travelled to the island nations between 8 April and 4 May 2019, conducting activities to support peace, security and the sovereignty, of…

Defence has welcomed the US Force Posture Initiatives (USFPI) Social and Economic Impact Study undertaken by KPMG showing Defence’s presence in the Northern Territory injects an average of $700 million annually into the local economy. The study confirms the importance of Defence as an…

The Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford, Jr has confirmed the appointment of the Australian Defence Force’s Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer as the Deputy Commander United Nations Command Headquarters in the Republic of Korea. The appointment of Rear Admiral…

The Director of the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO), Mr Scott Dewar, and representatives from Papua New Guinea (PNG) conducted a formal hand over of new geospatial IT systems to the National Mapping Bureau in Port Moresby today.The gifting of these enhanced…

Initial Operating Capability (IOC) has been achieved for the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies said IOC for the Growler was a significant achievement in Defence’s efforts to improve joint electronic warfare capability.“Over time…

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will roll out high-speed communications systems across another five of its C-130J Hercules transport aircraft. The Honeywell Ka-Band Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system provides broadband internet connectivity for crew and passengers. One Hercules was…

HMA Ships Canberra and Newcastle have arrived in Phuket, Thailand as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE19), Australia’s international engagement and capacity-building mission to South and Southeast Asia. The 800 members of Canberra’s and Newcastle’s ships’ companies, as well as their…

Australia remains committed to implementing United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea, and will continue working with partners to monitor and deter ship‑to-ship transfers of sanctioned goods.Defence is deploying a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Japan, from where it…

One hundred and four years on from the landing of Australian troops at Gallipoli, the nation continues to honour and commemorate those who serve, have served previously, and those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has a long history of maintaining the…

It is with deep regret that the Australian Defence Force confirms the death of an Australian Army soldier in New South Wales over the Easter weekend. Private Liam Wolf was completing basic training at the Army Recruit Training Centre in Kapooka, New South Wales, when he was involved in an…

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) continues to enhance its regional engagement with the deployment of a Task Group to Tonga this week as part of a wider three nation visit program. The deployment, part of the Pacific ‘Step Up’, will also include visits to Tuvalu and Samoa between April and July by…

Eighteen Republic of Fiji Military Force soldiers have completed a three-week Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle driver’s course in Brisbane. Fiji purchased refitted Bushmasters from Australia in 2017 for use in peacekeeping operations and for training purposes, and have been sending soldiers to…

 More than 100 Australian Defence Force (ADF) athletes will compete in the Top End’s highly anticipated Arafura Games from 26 April - 4 May 2019.Over nine days, ADF competitors will join 800 volunteers and 1500 local, national and international athletes from more than 40 nations for the multi-…

The Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE 19) Joint Task Force is continuing its international engagement activities with the arrival of three ships into the Malaysian ports of Port Klang and Langkawi on 21 April. HMA Ships Canberra and Newcastle are visiting Port Klang, outside of Kuala Lumpur,…

Eight New South Wales employers were recognised for their exceptional support of Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists at the Defence Reserves Support Council annual awards ceremony at Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney on 10 April 2019. Acting Head of Reserve and Youth Division, Brigadier…

As announced by the Prime Minister in August 2018, Fiji and Australia have continued to work closely on the design of Blackrock Camp, situated in Nadi, to transform it into a regional hub for police and peacekeeping training and pre-deployment preparation. Fiji's Ministry of Defence and…

The first of the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) new Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft arrived in Canberra today. The new aircraft, being leased by RAAF, replace the Bombardier CL604 Challengers and provide a larger passenger load, modern communication and increased range and…

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has positively identified a World War Two Catalina aircraft A24-64 following a successful reconnaissance mission in the Philippines. In March 2019, RAAF conducted an inspection of a crash site south-east of Cape Calavite on the north-west end of Mindoro…

The rowing team representing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) at the 2019 Henley Royal Regatta King’s Cup event in the United Kingdom (UK) in July was announced today.Patron of ADF Rowing, Air Vice Marshal Leigh Gordon said this year marked the centenary of the King’s Cup, which was last…

The Department of Defence has released a Request for Tender (RFT) for engineering support vehicles including earth-moving and material handling equipment. Due to operational requirements, Defence has identified a need to replace a range of engineering platforms including bulldozers, concrete…

Recent media reporting about Royal Australian Navy personnel marching in Anzac Day Dawn Services is misleading and incorrect. Royal Australian Navy people have not been stopped from marching at Anzac Day Dawn Services, or in any parades throughout the day. Reporting references a decision that…

The Department of Defence is approaching the property market for leased office accommodation solutions for existing Defence requirements in Canberra. Several Defence office accommodation leases in Canberra, including the Campbell Park Offices lease, are expiring by 2022. A competitive lease…

To ensure Australian Defence Force personnel have the best possible protection, Defence has signed a $26 million five-year contract with the South Australian-based company, Babcock Pty Ltd, as prime vendor for Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (C-CBRNE) support.…

The Australian Army’s Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery (RAA) successfully tested the new Sensor-fused Munition for Artillery (SMArt) 155mm round during Exercise Chimera recently held at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area near Rockhampton. Lieutenant Colonel Paul Duncan, Commanding Officer of 4…

Over 300 of the world’s best military marksmen from 20 countries have fought for the internationally renowned shooter’s title of Champion Shot at the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meet (AASAM) in Puckapunyal, Victoria. Sargeant Hamsan of Indonesia was awarded the title of Champion Shot by Chief of…

A major international military exercise in the Philippines, jointly hosted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States Indo-Pacific Command, will launch from Manila today. Exercise Balikatan 19 is designed to enhance regional military cooperation and interoperability during times of…

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has concluded its assistance to the Northern Territory (NT) Government, after successfully contributing to Australia’s largest pre-cyclone evacuation operation ahead of Tropical Cyclone Trevor. Three Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules transport…