Export System Implementation

DES Strategic Framework Defence exports impact Australia’s national interests across a number of complex national security and economic policy areas. To provide clarity about the Australian Government’s approach to defence exports, the Defence Export Strategy sets out a strategic framework that will guide how Defence supports and promotes Australian industry exports.

Defence Export Strategy

The Australian Defence Force participates in multinational activities throughout the Indo-Pacific.

HMAS Encounter welcomes a new commander and a relocation at a ceremonial sunset in South Australia.

Information on the outcomes of superior service tribunals.

The Australian Public Service (APS) Post-Deployment Support Program provides free trauma-informed support for current and former Defence APS employees who have been on an operational deployment.

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.

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.