Australian Border Force boats on patrol off Cape York. Photo: ABF Illegal Indonesian fishing boats are the target of a new multi-agency maritime border campaign announced today. And land patrols will be increased in remote areas, and Aboriginal communities, to boost surveillance of the northern coastline. Operation Lunar will be led by Australian Border Force…
Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI AUSTRALIA and Japan have begun to expand defence ties amid ongoing Chinese intimidation on the high seas and of Taiwan as North Korean troops fight for Russia in the Ukraine. The decision was announced by Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defence Nakatani Gen and…
Singapore troops wait for senior leaders to land at Shoalwater Bay. Picture: Department of Defence New, larger facilities at the Shoalwater Bay defence training area will allow Singaporean soldiers to use it for longer on their own or with Australian personnel. An Australian Defence Force statement says the opening coincided with the start of Exercise…
A rigid hull inflatable boat, of the type to be supplied to Ukraine: Photo: Department of Defence The Albanese Government will spend more than $600 million on continuation bonuses to retain Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and recruit another 1000 reservists. The move is part of the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan (to be released today)…