Media releases

Visit to the United States

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles will travel to the United States on 6 – 7 February to meet members of the Trump Administration. In Washington DC, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet his counterpart US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, and other senior Administration…

Albanese Government backs future made in Australia with funding for local companies to develop critical Defence capabilities

The Albanese Government is investing in local innovation and a future made in Australia by backing two Canberra companies to continue developing electronic warfare technology under a program set up to produce critical capabilities for all three AUKUS nations. The Government today announced Advanced…

Temporary structure to reconnect flood-impacted communities to the Bruce

The Albanese Government is providing vital assistance to communities isolated by severe rainfall and flooding in North Queensland, delivering a temporary bridge structure to support rescue efforts and better keep communities safe.  Part of the Ollera Creek Bridge, connecting Townsville and…

Recognising ADF personnel on Indo-Pacific operations

The Albanese Labor Government has introduced a new award to recognise the service of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in the Indo-Pacific region. For decades the ADF has operated throughout the Indo‑Pacific in support of a more peaceful, stable and prosperous region. In an increasingly…

Australia Boosts Stock of Long-Range Anti-Radiation Missiles

The Albanese Government is investing up to $650 million to acquire additional stocks of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missiles, which are designed to detect, attack and destroy enemy radar systems. This is to increase the warstock of the Australian Defence…

Delivering a New Defence TAFE Centre of Excellence

The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments are building Western Australia’s future, partnering to deliver state-of-the-art training facilities to give Australians the skills needed to build and maintain critical Australian defence capabilities, through the WA Defence TAFE Centre of Excellence.…

Albanese Government building Australia’s future through investment in critical Defence technology

The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future, providing a financial boost to two local companies to support the rapid development of technology to degrade integrated air and missile defence systems (IAMD) of potential adversaries. The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA)…

New drone radio production line will boost advanced Defence manufacturing in SA

The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future, advancing a cutting-edge radio communications production line in South Australia through the DEF129 Uncrewed Aerial Systems project. In July 2024, the Albanese Government announced its intention to invest over $100 million to boost the ADF’s…

Supporting Australian Industry to join AUKUS submarine supply chains

The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $262 million to support local defence industry uplift and develop Australia’s AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine supply chain.   This will be one of the greatest industrial endeavours in Australian history. Australian industry and jobs…

Michael Manthorpe PSM appointed Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on our response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide through swift action on key recommendations. The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Michael Manthorpe PSM as the Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service…

Visit to Kiribati and Solomon Islands

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel this week to Kiribati for high-level talks with the country’s re-elected Government, and will also travel to Solomon Islands. In Kiribati, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet the Hon Vice President Teuea Toatu to discuss…

New Australian Cyber Security Centre head appointed

Ms Stephanie Crowe has today been appointed as the new Head of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).  The ACSC is the Australian Government’s technical authority on cyber security. It provides an avenue for organisations large and small to partner…