The Australian Defence Force will receive $575 billion (US$432 billion) in government funding by the end of this decade to deal with “a period of profound uncertainty and disruption.” More specifically, nearly half of the spending will go toward enhancing Australia’s defence capabilities. This includes $38 billion (US$28.6 billion) to increase the defence workforce by…
Australian Government to Boost Defence Capabilities With $500 Billion Spending
Australia to Spend $875 Million on Upgrades to Defence Facilities
March 23, 2022
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The Australian government will outlay $875 million (US$655.6 million) to upgrade 234 defence facilities across the country. Defence Minister Peter Dutton said the program would also be an economic boon for regional communities. “The defence estate is an important national asset and is an integral part of enabling defence to meet its force capabilities,” he…
‘Ghost Bat’: Australia Makes First Combat Aircraft in 50 Years
The first combat aircraft manufactured in Australia in over 50 years will be the Boeing MQ-28A “Ghost Bat” in homage to a carnivorous bat species native to Australia known to hunt in packs. It will also be Boeing’s first aircraft made in Australia at its brand new facility in Queensland, the only Boeing manufacturing facility…
Australia Needs Its Own Marine Corps to Combat China Threat: Defence Analyst
March 17, 2022
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Australia should begin setting up a marine corps to tackle any potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific where amphibious warfare could take centre stage, according to a defence industry expert. Parker said Australia could learn from Japan and the United States in setting up the fourth branch of its armed forces. “The next conflicts for Australia…
Australians Over 18 Should Join ‘National Service’ to Defend Against Beijing: Analyst
March 17, 2022
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Young Australians should be encouraged to join a revamped national service where over 18s can enlist in the military or community service, according to one defence industry expert. The suggestion from Lincoln Parker, chair of the Liberal Party’s Defence and National Security Policy Branch, was one of several to overhaul the country’s defence force so…
Communities the Front Line for Crisis Response, Not Military: Australian PM
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Australian Defence Force (ADF) had moved as quickly as possible to help with the floods, but that no level of response was ever going meet the needs of a “1-in-500-year flood” event. In an interview with Nine Network, Morrison said the first response to emergencies always comes from…
Australian Army Buys 24 Uncrewed Drones in $650 Million Deal
March 11, 2022
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The Australian army is set to acquire 24 unmanned surveillance drones in an AU$650 million (US$477 million) deal with Boeing’s Insitu Pacific. The “Integrator” drones will be manufactured locally in Brisbane while using suppliers from across the state of Queensland. The move is the latest in a series of defence-focused announcements by the federal government…
Emergency Disaster Training for Civilians Worth Considering: Australian Labor Leader
As many communities are taking it into their own hands to rescue stranded residents in the current devastating floods, Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese said civilians should be given training to provide emergency disaster support. “I met people in Queensland who jumped in their dinghy, were going around rescuing people off the top floor of…
Australian Defence Force Boosts Flood Support
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is ramping up support for flood-affected communities along the Australian east coast as residents criticise the government for not providing enough help. The ADF will more than double the number of personnel on the ground, from around 2,300 to 5,000 over the week, who will help with rescues, dropping off…
Australian Defence Force Disputes Beijing’s Version of Laser Targeting Incident
February 22, 2022
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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has sought to set the record straight after Chinese officials claimed Australian forces instigated a maritime incident which saw Chinese People’s Liberation Army Naval (PLAN) forces point a military-grade laser at an ADF surveillance plane. The incident occurred on Feb. 17, when two PLAN vessels, a Luyang-class guided-missile destroyer and…
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