Partnership
MaritimeDepartment of Defence · 28 Apr 2026The eighth Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting is being held in Brisbane, bringing together security agency heads from 24 jurisdictions to discuss regional security challenges and enhance operational cooperation. The meeting includes tours of Gallipoli Barracks and Pinkenba Hub, showcasing Pacific-led deployable capabilities such as the Pacific Response Group and Pacific Police Support Group.
Pacific Response GroupPacific Police Support Group
Partnership
MaritimeDepartment of Defence · 30 Apr 2026The eighth annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security meeting, co-hosted by the Australian Defence Force, focused on regional security cooperation and collective action. Discussions included strengthening interoperability, intelligence sharing, and the development of a Regional Operations Deployment Framework. The meeting highlighted Pacific-led deployable capabilities such as the Pacific Response Group and Pacific Police Support Group.
Pacific Response GroupPacific Police Support GroupRegional Operations Deployment Framework
Partnership
MaritimeMinister for Defence · 4 May 2026Australia and Japan have agreed to enhance defence and security cooperation, including increased information sharing, co-development and co-production of capabilities, and joint maintenance. The agreement follows Australia's decision to procure upgraded Mogami class frigates for its general purpose frigate program. The cooperation aims to strengthen interoperability and support regional stability.
General Purpose Frigate Program
Partnership
DigitalAsia Pacific Defence Reporter · 18 May 2026Nova Systems has entered a strategic partnership with HERE Technologies to enhance its digital services capability for Defence and Emergency Services. The collaboration leverages HERE's location data and mapping platforms to support Nova's offerings in the Australian defence market.
Partnership
LandAsia Pacific Defence Reporter · 18 May 2026The Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2026 has been certified as a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, marking a first for the rotational deployment. This designation indicates an enhanced capability and interoperability focus for the US Marine Corps presence in northern Australia.
Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D)
Partnership
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter · 19 May 2026PWR, an Australian company, was recognised by Northrop Grumman as a top supplier at the Supplier Excellence Awards. This indicates a strong supplier relationship between an Australian SME and a major US defence prime. No specific programmes or capabilities are detailed in the item.