The new look Turnbull Government cabinet reshuffle has delivered a number of welcome surprises including the announcement of Australia's first ever female Defence Minister. Get yourself acquainted with the new Defence Minister here.
The Government's competitive evaluation process for Australia's next fleet of future submarines is entering a critical phase over the next couple of months. Will a change in Prime Minister rock the boat? Some say yes. Others are looking to the change of leadership to increase the chances of a local build. Here's what some commentators had to say.
The Australian Air Task Group (ATG) completed its first operational mission in Syria overnight, retuning to base in the Middle East without incident.
The Royal Australian Navy’s Amphibious Ship, HMAS Canberra, has completed a graduated operational test and trials program to achieve a key milestone towards Initial Operating Capability.
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PACIFIC 2015 has attracted an unprecedented number of international naval delegations and this year's event is shaping up to be a record breaker. At least 58 foreign naval missions, from 47 countries, have signalled their intention to attend the event.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop today announced that Mostafa Mahamed, also known as Mostafa Farag, an Australian citizen formerly of Sydney, has been listed for targeted financial sanctions under Part 4 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945.
The ADF is set to launch its Amphibious Ready Element in the waters off the North Queensland coast in training activities scheduled for October this year.
BAE Systems has announced a further reduction in the workforce at its Williamstown shipyard.
The loss of an additional 125 positions will take effect during September / October and is the result of a continuing decline in work as existing projects near completion.
In a statement made via the Foreign Minister's office the Australian Government has welcomed the progress made towards addressing international concerns about Iran’s nuclear program and announced that it will review its sanctions on Iran in due course.