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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…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-11-20/australian-defence-force-contingent-completes-visit-tonga
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…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-11-20/task-group-taji-marks-significant-capability-milestone
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…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-11-13/22nd-australia-china-defence-strategic-dialogue
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…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-10-22/future-submarine-main-electric-propulsion-equipment
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…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-10-20/enhancing-domestic-security-arrangements-through-exercise-austral-shield
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…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-10-20/spectacular-performances-royal-edinburgh-military-tattoo
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…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-10-17/worlds-largest-royal-edinburgh-military-tattoo-opens-sydney
Troops from seven South West Pacific nations arrived in Sydney on Royal Australian Air Force service aircraft this weekend to take part in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which will be held from 17 – 19 October at ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park.
United by their universal language of music,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-10-14/air-force-flies-troops-from-south-west-pacific-nations-worlds-largest-royal-edinburgh-military-tattoo
Delegates from Pacific Island nations’ security agencies came together for the inaugural Joint Heads of Pacific Security event in Brisbane this week.
The conference, hosted by the Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell AO DSC, Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece P…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-10-10/australia-welcomes-pacific-security-leaders
Australian Army members have travelled to China to take part in the annual bilateral adventure training Exercise PANDAROO, which begins on Hainan Island today. First held in 2015, Exercise PANDAROO is an example of the constructive military engagement undertaken as part of Australia’s defence…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-10-09/exercise-pandaroo-commences-china
The Australian Defence Force Rugby League (ADFRL) is conducting a tour in Fiji from 8–12 October alongside the Australian National Rugby League Prime Minister’s XIII teams, the Kangaroos and Jillaroos.
This is the first leg of a longer tour which includes Tonga and Samoa.
The Fiji Tour will…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-10-07/australian-defence-force-strengthens-sporting-ties-pacific
The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) launched its centenary celebrations in Wollongong today, in the lead-up to its 100th anniversary in October 2020.
Defence is the lead government body for hydrography in Australia, a role performed by the AHO, the national charting authority.…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-10-04/australian-hydrographic-office-celebrates-100-years-service
Naval Group has signed a subcontract with Schneider Electric France for the design of the Main DC Switchboard for the Attack Class submarines.
The Main DC Switchboard controls and manages the distribution of power between the submarine’s diesel generators, batteries, main motor, and auxiliary power…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-10-01/attack-class-submarine-main-dc-switchboard
The Australian Army today held a ceremony at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka, NSW, to formally lay up the retired Australian Army Banner.
The ceremony held in the Blamey Barracks Soldiers Chapel, marked the end of service for the Banner, which was presented to the Army as a gift from the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-09-30/retired-army-banner-laid-up-kapooka
Indigenous communities in the East Kimberley received access to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) dental specialists as part of health initiative Exercise Kummundoo 2019, a collaboration with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), which is…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-09-25/indigenous-communities-benefit-from-air-force-dental-services
The Defence Innovation Hub has signed a $3.8 million contract with DMTC Limited for collaborative research and development and innovation services.
The new contract includes delivery of four projects that will support industrial capability underpinned by technology developments aimed at enhancing…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-09-12/contract-signed-dmtc-development-cutting-edge-technology
Defence will partner with Viva Energy Australia to manage the HMAS Cairns fuel facility as part of the Government’s commitment to transform the Defence fuel network.
Commander Joint Logistics, Rear Admiral Ian Murray welcomed the partnership and the benefits that this collaboration will bring to…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-09-10/industry-partnership-established-hmas-cairns-fuel-facility
The Defence Blood Challenge, Australia’s longest-running annual blood drive in support of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS), was officially launched yesterday in Canberra.
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC was joined by Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, AO,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-09-06/defence-blood-challenge-has-life-saving-impact
The Royal Australian Navy is another step closer to welcoming its new fleet of support tankers into service, following the successful launch of NUSHIP Stalwart at today’s ceremony in Ferrol, Spain.
The delivery into service of the Supply class replenishment vessels from next year will provide Navy…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-08-31/navy-welcomes-nuship-stalwart
Exercise KOWARI, a trilateral military exercise between Australia, the United States and China begins in North Queensland today. First held in 2014, the annual exercise encourages participating military personnel to work together in the Australian bush to conduct a series of training…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-08-28/exercise-kowari-starts-north-queensland
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) continues to build relationships in Samoa through a series of activities with the community as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to the region.
Working together with a focus on security and safety, 210 personnel on board HMAS Choules arrived in the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-08-27/australian-defence-force-personnel-visit-samoa
Prospective trainee officers, family and friends and the local community descended on the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) today for the 27th annual Open Day.
Australia’s pre-eminent tri-service military training institution opens its doors each year in August for the public to discover what…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-08-24/adfa-open-day-showcases-military-careers
The Royal Australian Air Force welcomed the arrival of the third and final Falcon 7X aircraft to Australia as it completes part of a project to upgrade the Special Purpose Aircraft (SPA) fleet.
The Falcon 7X is an advanced business jet designed and manufactured by Dassault Aviation. It includes…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-08-07/arrival-final-falcon-7x
Defence has released its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Workforce Strategic Vision 2019-2030 in Canberra as part of its celebrations marking National Science Week.
Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro, said the Department of Defence will collaborate with industry and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-08-12/defence-envisions-high-tech-future-based-skilled-workforce
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems provides an opportunity to make Defence operations more effective, while presenting unique ethical and legal challenges.
The Ethical AI for Defence workshop held in Canberra from 30 July to 1 August 2019, hosted global experts in…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-08-01/ethical-ai-defence-world-experts-gather-canberra
Four Australian tall ships, including the Royal Australian Navy operated STS Young Endeavour, have welcomed Chilean Navy Buque Escuela Esmeralda to Sydney today.
STS Young Endeavour, James Craig, Soren Larsen and MV Martindale, accompanied by HMAS Melbourne and HMAS…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-08-01/australian-tall-ships-welcome-chilean-navy-sydney
The Department of Defence has awarded a $95.5 million contract to IBM to deliver the initial design of the Defence Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program.The ERP program plans to roll out initial capability for finance reporting in 2020, followed by a larger logistics and maintenance…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-07-22/955-million-defence-enterprise-resource-planning-program-contract-awarded
The largest Australian-led amphibious landing and offensive assault since the Second World War has taken place off the Central Queensland coast under Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Soldiers from Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Japan and New Zealand disembarked from a Combined Expeditionary…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-07-17/largest-bilateral-amphibious-assault-conducted-part-exercise-talisman-sabre
Exercise BOSS LIFT Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19) flew employers of Air Force health specialist Reservists and key health professionals from across Australia to Central Queensland to experience military life and observe first-hand the health services provided in the field.
Participants started at RAAF…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-07-16/employers-experience-military-health-capabilities-exercise-talisman-sabre-2019
The Royal Australian Air Force starts flying alongside United States Air Force (USAF) F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft today as part of an Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) activity for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019.
The aim of Enhanced Air Cooperation is to strengthen the ability of…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-07-10/air-force-sharpens-skills-f-22-raptor-technology