Andrew McLaughlin

The Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army have worked together to conduct an initial series of embarkation trials of new army armoured vehicles aboard navy amphibious vessels.

The People's Republic of China's new ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Liu Jinsong has arrived in Australia to take up his post.

The US Defense Department has announced two agreements to boost production of high-end components for advanced air defence missiles.

The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned the final two of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPBs) into service at a ceremony in Cairns.

A breakdown of the latest appointments and moves in the Australian Public Service, the public services of the states and territories, and the wider public sector.

A breakdown of the latest appointments and moves in the Australian Public Service, the public services of the states and territories, and the wider public sector.

Lobbyists may soon be subject to much tighter regulation if a private members' bill aimed at limiting access to parliament is passed.

Former South Australian Senator and leader of the Australian Democrats Natasha Stott-Despoja has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of the independent Defence and Veteran Service Commission (DVSC) to lead the inquiry into military sexual violence.

A key element of the Australian Defence Force's growing need for advanced air defence systems recently achieved a final operational capability (FOC).

Any uncertainty over whether Fiji Airways would continue to operate services between Canberra and Nadi from early next year has seemingly been put to rest, with the airline announcing it will operate from the new Western Sydney Airport from March.