HMAS Coonawarra welcomes a new commanding officer during cyclone preparations.

Perth contract mining company celebrates reservists as strong team players in business.

AFL athletes put four onboard gyms to the test during a memorable weekend at sea.

The Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) is a principles-based framework intended to support a progressive protective security culture that understands and manages risk, leading to robust security outcomes. The DSPF aligns Defence with the Commonwealth’s Protective Security Policy Framework…

Strength and camaraderie thrive at every rank and experience level on inaugural weekend.

Aviators runners-up in both divisions against experienced civilian teams at South Australian regatta.

Black Hawk crews run counter-terrorism training to qualify for the special operations environment.

Pathfinder Awards recognise aviators who truly embody the spirit of the World War 2 force.

Blamey Barracks Kapooka Redevelopment Project

Unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to pose a risk to the communities around Australia, particularly when disturbed or moved. These items may date back to World War II or be remnants of more recent training activities.  Director General Explosive Ordnance, Commodore James Nash RAN said that…

Businesses can register with Defence, apply for permits, lodge pre-notification, and access self-help tools through My Australian Defence Exports portal.

Discover all the benefits of being part of the Australian Defence Force.

Children in ADF families may need extra support when their parent or care giver is absent from home.

The MW-2 is a fixed time, lump sum construction contract for use in the delivery of medium works projects involving construct only or design and construct delivery. The MW-2 is similar to the HC-1 but is more streamlined and therefore suitable for lower risk/lower value projects.

Information is provided on the Early Contractor Involvement Head Contract (ECI-HC) for the Defence Infrastructure Panel – Major Construction.

Information is provided on the Head Contract for the Defence Infrastructure Panel – Major Construction.

The Head Contract (HC-1) is Defence's traditional fixed time construction contract, with pricing on a lump sum basis, a schedule of rates basis, or a combination of the two. It can be used for construct only, design and construct or document and construct delivery, depending on the extent of the design completed prior to engagement of the contractor.

The Early Contractor Involvement Head Contract templates – Two Contractor Planning Phase Approach templates (ECI-HC1) templates are used for the engagement of a Design Services Consultant and Head Contractor in the planning or design phase of a project.

A list of upcoming superior service tribunal proceedings.

Information on the outcomes of superior service tribunals.

Royal Australian Navy Anzac class frigate HMAS Ballarat has returned to Fleet Base West in Western Australia following a successful three-month Regional Presence Deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Regional Presence Deployments play a vital role in Australia’s security and prosperity by…

About the base The Singleton Military Area, located in the Hunter Valley, approximately 130 km north of Sydney, encompasses Lone Pine Barracks and the Singleton Training Area. Lone Pine Barracks, situated 8 km south of Singleton, is a key Army training facility supporting a range of Defence units.…

Adelaide hospital honoured at national ceremony for supporting reservist employee.

Use the DISP Member Portal to apply for Defence Industry Security Program membership.

National tournament in Sydney draws more than 300 participants from across Australia.

HMAS Ballarat honours the life and service of four former Royal Australian Navy members and one Royal Navy sailor.

RAAF personnel and volunteers deliver all-terrain wheelchairs to children in the Philippines.

The Royal Australian Navy will today commemorate the service of HMA Ships Albany, Bathurst and Childers – the final three Armidale class patrol boats – during a triple decommissioning ceremony at their home port of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.  Over the past 20 years, the patrol boats have…

Information related to Head Contract (Guaranteed Maximum Price).

Soldiers from 54th Siege Battery test high mobility artillery rocket system tactics in the field at Puckapunyal.