More than 10,000 Papua New Guineans could become Australian citizens by serving in the Australian Defense Force (ADF) under a new bilateral defense treaty to…
The refurbished Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island will officially open on August 13, which is described as the country’s most ambitious defense force rebuild…
The Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) has boosted its capabilities with the delivery of 12 armored personnel carriers (APCs) from the Australian government. This…
A two-day national conference on small arms control opened August 6 in Port Moresby, led by the United Nations Highlands Joint Program, as Papua New…
A five-week humanitarian mine action training program concluded on July 25, supported by the United States Marines from the First Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company of…
The 11th Talisman Sabre military exercise on August 4 concluded at Igam Barracks, Morobe province. The latest exercise marked a significant shift, as activities were…
Seven members of Papua New Guinea Defense Force and a civilian allegedly hired by a by-election candidate fled Aitape in West Sepik province and flew…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has joined Australia and the US as a host nation for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, the largest iteration of the bilateral…
Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) commander Philip Polewara on July 7 issued a statement condemning the unauthorized use of military uniforms by residents. The…
The US government has allocated $16 million or 61 million kina to support the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) through the construction of two…
A recent joint military exercise between the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) and the US Army aimed to strengthen interoperability and affirm a shared…
The Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) has dismissed claims of food shortages and operational difficulties stemming from outstanding debts. PNGDF Commander Rear Adm. Philip…
The Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) has established five new infantry battalions to be deployed in conflict-prone areas of Papua including regions that border with Papua…
The US Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force and the Papua New Guinea Defense Forces began the Pacific Angel 24-1 joint military training in…
