The Department of Defence is seeking input from industry to support the ongoing management and operation of the Captain Cook graving dock at the Garden Island Defence Precinct in Sydney. The Captain Cook graving dock is a key strategic national asset which supports naval sustainment operations…

The Department of Defence has signed a contract with Telstra to continue the delivery of critical network and telecommunications services in support of Defence operations. The contract, valued at over $1 billion, will extend and refresh the Terrestrial Communications Services Contract with Telstra…

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Warramunga has joined international efforts to enforce United Nations Security Council sanctions on North Korea. This is the sixth time Australia has deployed a warship on Operation Argos, Australia’s commitment to the enforcement of these sanctions, since it…

Defence is set to commence engagement with industry in relation to the delivery of 991 new contemporary live-in accommodation units at Randwick Barracks in Sydney. A Defence spokesperson said the program of work will provide live-in accommodation that is aligned to an integrated estate strategy and…

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) have completed a coordinated maritime patrol to enhance security along our shared maritime border as part of AUSINDO CORPAT 2021. The five-day patrol conducted by Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Ararat and TNI-AL vessels KRI Kerapu…

Papua New Guinea has received the third of four Guardian-class Patrol Boats delivered through the Pacific Maritime Security Program; at a handover ceremony in Henderson, Western Australia. HMPNGS Francis Agwi will soon join HMPNGS Ted Diro and HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap in protecting Papua New Guinea’s…

The 2021 Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) has departed from the Northern Territory, bringing to a close the tenth rotation of U.S. Marines through Australia’s Top End. This year’s rotation coincided with the 70th anniversary of the Australia, New Zealand, and United States (ANZUS) treaty and…

The Royal Australian Navy has lifted temporary restrictions on MH-60R flying operations. A suspension was enacted as a precaution after an MH-60R helicopter attached to HMAS Brisbane ditched in the Philippine Sea on 13 October during a routine flight. “Initial evidence indicates that the incident…

The Pilbara Regiment celebrated an event of great historical significance following the consecration and presentation of Colours yesterday. The event acknowledged the dedication of members past and present, and the unique role the Pilbara Regiment performs in the detection of activities in the…

Defence continues to support Australian Government efforts to build a robust, resilient and internationally competitive defence industry. Through significant investment in industry grant programs, Defence seeks to contribute to the development of a strong defence industrial base. Through the…

Three crewmembers of a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter are safe after ditching their helicopter in the Philippine Sea during a routine flight overnight. The aircraft was operating from HMAS Brisbane as part of a Regional Presence Deployment with HMAS Warramunga, when the crew…

Army has successfully completed two Boxer turret conversion courses in Queensland, qualifying 35 armoured Cavalry crew on new digital sensors, next generation thermal sights and mission systems in the Boxer’s turret. Under the LAND 400 Phase 2 project, the courses were designed to convert the 2nd/…

Australia’s commitment to regional security is on display during the Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary) of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA).    This week Australia joins FPDA nations, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and New Zealand for Exercise BERSAMA GOLD 21 (BG21).…

This week sees the release of three Government reports on Defence and Veteran suicide: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members who have served since 1985: suicide monitoring 2001 to 2019  Interim National Commissioner for…

Joint media release:  German Federal Ministry of Defence German Navy Ship FGS Bayern has arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia for a week-long visit during a seven-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region. During the deployment, Bayern will participate in joint exercises with various…

The Head of Air Force Capability, Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts, and the Director General Air Defence and Space, Air Commodore Philip Gordon, today announced the next phase of the Australian M2 satellite mission, a collaboration between the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra Space and…

A second Australian Defence Force (ADF) planning team has deployed to Papua New Guinea (PNG), increasing Defence’s support to the PNG Government’s COVID-19 response.The five person team will take over from the original Operation PNG Assist contingent who have been providing operations, logistics…

Commencing this week, around 1,000 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel will participate in training activities in Queensland and the Northern Territory as part of Singapore’s annual military training in Australia. Singapore’s flagship training activity, Exercise Wallaby 21, will run from 10…

This week the Northern Territory will host the biennial AUSINDEX maritime warfare exercises between the Royal Australian Navy and the Indian Navy. AUSINDEX 21 provides our Navies an opportunity to strengthen joint defence capabilities in support of a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region.…

It is with deep sadness that the Australian Army confirms the identities of the two soldiers who died in a training incident near Townsville on Monday, 30 Aug 2021. Warrant Officer Class Two Ryan Leslie, and Craftsman Brendon Payne died after their vehicle rolled over on a public road in the…

Defence can confirm two members of the Brisbane-based 7th Combat Brigade have died following a vehicle incident at the Townsville Field Training Area this afternoon. The soldiers were travelling along a public road when their vehicle rolled. Defence rescue and medical teams attended to provide…

Australia will host a French polar patrol ship on its annual summer resupply mission to support research in the Antarctic. French Antarctic resupply ship L’Astrolabe will visit Fremantle, Western Australia from August 30 to late October to conduct essential maintenance at Henderson before…

Personnel from HMAS Perth (III) marched through the city streets this morning, exercising their right to Freedom of Entry to the city in a tradition that dates back to Medieval Times. With swords drawn, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying, the 140 members of the crew marched up Murray…

HMA Ships Canberra and Anzac set sail from Darwin last night, marking the start of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 21 (IPE21), Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity. Chief of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Greg Bilton said the deployment reinforces Australia’s strong and enduring…

The Royal Australian Navy will join key regional partners India, Japan and the United States for Exercise MALABAR 2021. Anzac class frigate HMAS Warramunga will join ships and aircraft from participating nations for the high-end military exercise off the coast of Guam in the Indo-Pacific. Chief of…

Australia and Solomon Islands are deepening cooperation on explosive ordnance disposal, with a $15 million package of infrastructure works, equipment and training announced in Honiara today. The package builds on Defence’s longstanding cooperation with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force to…

The Royal Australian Navy and Indian Navy have reaffirmed their strong ties and continued commitment to working closely together to ensure a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.  Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, and Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian…

Deakin University has been awarded the Australian War College contract to provide academic and support services to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Australian Public Service (APS) and international military students. Deakin University has been selected as the preferred tender for the Australian…

Australia remains committed to enforcing United Nations Security Council sanctions on North Korea, with the deployment of a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The P-8A Poseidon and crew have deployed to Kadena Airbase in Japan, marking the third time Australia has…

The Australian Defence Force will be deploying more than 250 personnel to support urgent Australian Government efforts to evacuate Australian citizens and visa holders from Afghanistan. A KC-30A departed Amberley today (16 August 2021) for Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East and will…