The Australian Government will gift 4,500 sets of Australian-made combat uniforms to the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF). This will be in partnership with the Government of Papua New Guinea.
“PNG is our closest neighbour and one of our dearest friends, and this gift underscores the strength of our enduring partnership," Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, said.
“These uniforms will support the Papua New Guinean Defence Force as they build their sovereign defence capabilities."
The uniforms will be the same quality and fit as those worn by members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) but customised with the unique pattern of the PNGDF. For the first time, uniforms will also be specifically designed for and provided to PNGDF women.
“As our defence forces continue to train together and improve interoperability, we will proudly see Australian and Papua New Guinean defence personnel standing shoulder-to-shoulder, wearing quality Australian-made combat uniforms," Conroy stated.
Initial orders for the delivery of 2,500 uniforms are to be approximately $1.4 million. The uniforms will be designed and manufactured in Australia following a robust procurement process.
This will include the supply of boots by New South Wales-based manufacturer Redback Boots, the supply of socks by Humphrey Law & Co and the supply of shirts, trousers and hats by Australian Defence Apparel, both based in Victoria.
Earlier in August 2025, the ADF concluded a deployment of personnel to PNG, as part of Exercise Pacific Partnership 2025.
Chief of Joint Operations, Vice Admiral Justin Jones, at the time, said Exercise Pacific Partnership was an important commitment for the ADF.
“Our people, both civilian and military, continue to provide a valuable contribution to natural disaster resilience in the region,” Vice Admiral Jones commented.
“Australia remains committed to supporting our neighbours in the Pacific, while working alongside our partners in the region.”