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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…

Two Royal Australian Navy ships have finished an intensive underwater search for World War Two destroyer HMAS Vampire I. New data has been collected but the wreck’s final resting place off the Sri Lankan coast remains unknown. HMAS Vampire I sank during a Japanese air raid on 9 April 1942, but…

Defence opening statement by VADM Michael Noonan AO, RAN Good afternoon Chair and Tribunal members. I am Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, representing the Department of Defence. I would like to provide a short opening statement to the Tribunal before accepting…

The article in today’s Australian (Near-tragic boat blaze ignites urgent safety, training review, P7) does not accurately reflect the circumstances of the incident, and fails to properly acknowledge the continuous improvement process which our Navy people continually undertake to ensure the safety…

On 19 December 2018, Defence completed a cull of feral horses in the Singleton Training Area, in accordance with environmental policy and relevant codes of practice. Wild horses are considered feral animals due to the environmental damage they cause and the threat they pose to native flora and…

HMAS Choules has farewelled Port Vila, Vanuatu following four days of bilateral training and engagements. The ship was welcomed on 11 March 2019 with a guard of honour from the Vanuatu Mobile Force and the music of the Vanuatu Police Force Band.  Traditional Futuna Tribesmen also…

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat has seized two tonnes of hashish worth approximately $100 million* in street value during a boarding operation on 28 February 2019. The boarding was conducted in international waters by the Combined Task Force 150 under the direction of the Combined…

The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO has announced that Army will host the Chief of Army’s Land Forces Seminar (CALFS) 2020 in Brisbane.  CALFS is hosted alongside the Land Forces 2020 event, which is presented in partnership with Industry Defence and Security…

[T]oday I'd like to inform you of Australia's possible involvement in a civilian casualty event that occurred in Iraq in 2017. Tomorrow, the Coalition will issue its monthly statement updating the status of its investigations into civilian casualty allegations. Today's media briefing therefore is…

One of the remaining maritime mysteries of World War II may soon be solved, thanks to a joint operation between the Royal Australian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy. Nine sailors died when the destroyer HMAS Vampire sank after enduring an intensive Japanese air attack off the Sri Lankan coast. The…

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Choules arrived in Honiara today for a three-day visit to train with, and deliver stores for, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in advance of the national general elections in April. Australian Defence Force personnel from all Services have deployed on…

Celebrations for the Australian Army’s 118th birthday commenced today with Australia’s Governor-General, His Excellency General the Hon Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK, MC (Retd) and Victoria Cross recipient Corporal Dan Keighran, VC, presenting the Australian Army with a new Army Banner on behalf of the…

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has transitioned from all operations in flood-affected north-west Queensland, to ongoing support now being managed by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority in conjunction with the Queensland State Recovery Coordinator. The ADF Joint Task Force 646, comprising…

Defence is continuing to learn valuable lessons in developing spacecraft systems tailored to Australian needs. Under our current space program, an Australian miniature satellite, developed by the University of New South Wales Canberra under a research agreement with the Royal Australian Air Force,…

Response to the Daily Telegraph 23 February 19 article – Defence sex crime claims are rocketing Unacceptable behaviour is not tolerated in Defence. When it does occur, action is taken. Defence wants an organisation free from the impacts of sexual misconduct. Defence continues reforming its culture…

The Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC, today officially welcomed the Australian Defence Force Academy’s newest members during the annual Chief of the Defence Force Parade.  The Parade is an important tradition marking the successful transition from being a civilian,…

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed 16 aircraft and over 450 personnel to participate in Exercise Cope North in Guam. The exercise focuses on interoperability with Australia’s counterparts from the United States and Japan.  Exercise Cope North, held from 18 February to 8 March…

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed three-weeks of intensive training during Exercise Red Flag Nellis 19-1 in Nevada, United States. RAAF deployed with six F/A-18A Hornets, one E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, one AP-3C (Electronic Warfare) Orion aircraft, and up to 370 personnel.  The…