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The Australian Government is strengthening Australia's defence innovation ecosystem through the establishment of the nation's first Defence Research Centre, bringing together Defence, industry, universities and research organisations to accelerate research and technology development for national security.
Announced as a key initiative under the 2024 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology
The Albanese Government has released the 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy, outlining how we will strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence industrial base and boost self-reliance.
Building on the record defence spending outlined in the 2026 National Defence Strategy and
The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to fundamentally reset the development, acquisition and sustainment of Defence capability projects to ensure the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is equipped to keep our nation safe.
Since 2022, the Albanese Government has undertaken the biggest peacetime increase in
More than $22 million has been awarded to 60 Australian businesses in the latest round of the Defence Industry Development Grants program, as the Albanese Government continues to strengthen sovereign capability, increase defence self-reliance, and support skilled jobs across Australia.
The grants, allocated between November 2025 and June 2026, will help businesses invest in
The Albanese Government has again demonstrated it is rapidly getting crucial defence capability into the hands of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), with the achievement of initial operating capability of the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawks, marking one of the fastest initial phases of a capability acquisition in recent times.
15 months after the first aircraft commenced flying in 2023, the completion of essential
16 February 2025
Nineteen senior executives from some of Australia’s top private and public organisations were put through their paces as would-be Reservists at an Australian Defence Force (ADF) event this week.
Boss X International provided employers of ADF Reservists and leading
HMAS Hobart has arrived at the Port of Benoa, Bali, for Indonesia’s two most important maritime events for 2025.
The International Fleet Review will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Indonesian Navy, while
9 February 2025
Team Australia joined roughly 5,000 attendees at last night’s spectacular opening ceremony for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which for the first time will incorporate winter sports including skiing, snowboarding, wheelchair curling and biathlon.
The combined Australian team of 33 current and former serving military
10 February 2025
Australian businesses are already seeing the benefits of the export licence-free environment the Albanese Government established with the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) on 1 September 2024.
In less than six months, these generational reforms have provided over 210
9 February 2025
A 12-month pilot program using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has recently commenced at RAAF Base East Sale.
The SAF pilot program marks a significant milestone in Defence’s ongoing efforts to increase energy resilience and adopt climate mitigation strategies, as highlighted in the 2024 National Defence Strategy.
This pilot program contributes to Defence’s plan to transition to the use of
Choppers have taken to the skies in North Queensland to provide vital aircraft support to the state-government led response to the flooding.
Aircraft including CH-47F Chinooks from Army's 5th Aviation Regiment provided transport for essential personnel, supplies and fuel to isolated communities, in particular to their north-neighbouring town of Ingham.
In just one day, CH-47F Chinooks landed 10 times, transporting much-
Australia’s defence industry will continue to export crucial technology as part of a joint Australian and US program, following the awarding of a $150 million contract to BAE Systems Australia.
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price today announced a five-year contract with BAE Systems for in-service support and round production of the next generation of
Royal Australian Navy vessel HMAS Maitland is supporting regional fisheries operations and Solomon Islands’ maritime and border security efforts.
As part of our security partnership, and at the request of the Solomon Islands Government, HMAS Maitland will conduct maritime surveillance support as Solomon Islands prepares to receive its second Guardian-class Patrol Boat, RSIPV Taro, under the Pacific Maritime Security Program later this year.
The visit will be contactless, to ensure the
Secretary of Defence Mr Greg Moriarty, together with a large contingent of Defence senior leaders, launched the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Enterprise and opened the OPV System Program Office at the Henderson maritime precinct.
The OPV Enterprise brings together Commonwealth and defence industry teams under one roof, to build and sustain the Royal Australian Navy’s new Arafura Class OPVs, the first two of which are being constructed in South Australia, with the remaining 10 vessels to be built in Western Australia.
“It is great to see the co-location of
The Loyal Wingman took to the skies today in a successful first flight test - a major step in a significant innovation project for Defence, the Royal Australian Air Force and Boeing Defence Australia.
The project is a pathfinder for the integration of autonomous systems and artificial intelligence to create smart human-machine teams. The Loyal Wingman will provide a capability advantage by working alongside existing platforms to complement and extend air combat platforms and other systems.
Head of Air Force Capability, Air Vice-
The Morrison Government will invest a further $115 million in the Boeing Loyal Wingman program to continue developing the Australian-designed and built aircraft.
This will see Australia acquire three additional aircraft to help develop teaming tactics with our crewed platforms.
It comes as the first Loyal Wingman completed
A commemorative service at the Navy Memorial, Anzac Parade Canberra has marked the Royal Australian Navy’s 120th birthday.
Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan AO, RAN said Navy can draw strength and honour from humble beginnings 120 years ago.
“We are far from the fledgling naval force formed in the
Today the Australian Army celebrates its 120th birthday and soldiers around the nation and overseas will reflect on Army’s past and future.
TODAY the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army mark 120 years of service to the country, with personnel and veterans around the country commemorating all they have achieved.
Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester congratulated the two Services on this significant milestone and acknowledged the almost two million Australians who had served throughout history, many of who were in the Navy or Army.
“Since 1901, the men and women of the Navy
Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Sheean will visit Beauty Point in northern Tasmania later this week, the first in a series of port visits to the state.
Navy Commander of Submarines, Captain Doug Theobald CSC RAN, said the Collins Class submarine would visit four Tasmanian ports in coming months, including Hobart, Burnie and Devonport.
“This is a significant event for Navy and for
