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Message from Chief of Navy about NGN

The Chief of Navy addresses a large audience during the launch of the new strategy for Navy's NGN cultural change program.

11 Feb 2013

Chief of Navy has announced how Navy will deliver its culture change program to deliver a positive and constructive culture that supports our mission to fight and win at sea. Read the message here.

First A330 MRTT delivered to United Arab Emirates

The first A330 MRTT has been delivered to United Arab Emirates.

08 Feb 2013

Airbus Military has delivered the first of three new generation A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft ordered by the United Arab Emirates.

Parliamentarians 'called to arms' with ADF

First started in 2001, ADFPP gives Members of Parliament firsthand experience into what it is like to serve in the ADF.

07 Feb 2013

The 2013 Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program has been launched at Parliament House by Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Senator David Feeney.

Comment sought on amended Defence Trade Controls Regulation

In particular, provisions relating to record-keeping and Australian community member employee requirements have been simplified.

06 Feb 2013

An exposure draft of the Defence Trade Controls Regulation 2013 is now available for public consultation. The draft Regulation is available for comment until March 4, 2013.

New Defence Materiel Minister in Cabinet reshuffle

Dr Mike Kelly will take over from Jason Clare as Defence Materiel Minister. Clare has been promoted to Cabinet Secretary. [Photo:Defence]

05 Feb 2013

With PM Julia Gillard announcing a Cabinet reshuffle over the weekend of February 2 thanks to the resignation of Attorney General Nicola Roxon and Senate Leader Chris Evans, which has seen a general reshuffle of ministerial appointments.

Gender restrictions in the ADF now lifted

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftwoman Lauren Beech (Nowra, NSW) marshals an Australian C–130 Hercules into position on arrival at Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan. [Photo:Defence]

04 Feb 2013

Current serving female Australian Defence Force members now have the opportunity to work in most positions in the ADF provided they have the ability to meet all the demands of the role.

ADF to sell 12,000 retired vehicles

Retired Unimogs are among the vehicles being sold. [Photo:Defence}

01 Feb 2013

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare has announced that contract negotiations for the sale of up to 12,000 Army non-combat vehicles and trailers are now complete.

Final Giraffe arrives in Australia

[Photo:Defence]

31 Jan 2013

The final of three Counter Rocket Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) Giraffe radars has arrived in Australia.

Sale of Navy Sea King helicopters

Shark 05 Sea King from 817 Squadron, Nowra, conducting training onboard HMAS Kanimbla off the East Coast of Australia, in preparation for the Fleet Concentration Period. The Sea Kings were withdrawn from service in December 2011. [Photo:Defence]

30 Jan 2013

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare has announced that the Navy's remaining Sea King helicopters will be sold to Aerospace Logistics (ASL).

Mixed reactions greet Cyber Security Centre

A new Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASCS) will be established in Canberra to boost the country’s ability to protect against cyber-attacks, Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced. [Photo:Defence]

29 Jan 2013

Just before the Australia Day weekend Prime Minister Julia Gillard launched Australia's first National Security Strategy.

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