The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has strongly condemned the unauthorized landing of a New Zealand Air Force C-130 aircraft at Buka Airport on September 4.…
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 Australian Defense Force (ADF) has successfully completed its deployment to Papua New Guinea (PNG) as part of Exercise Pacific Partnership 2025, focusing on boosting…
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…
The USS Pearl Harbor on July 26 arrived at Lae’s main wharf in Morobe province as part of the 21st iteration of the Pacific Partnership…
The US Navy is collaborating with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) at Lae’s Igam barracks in Lae, Morobe province, in a renewed display…
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…
Papua New Guinea and Australia are set to begin negotiations on a new defense treaty that could allow Papua New Guineans to serve in 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…
Papua New Guinea and the United States on April 14 commenced the Tamiok Strike 2025, a joint military exercise aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities…
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…
A retired major-general and former chairman of the firearm committee, Jerry Singirok, revealed that his research uncovered evidence of police and Army members selling firearms…
Defense Minister Billy Joseph proposed the transformation of the Joint Forces Command (JFC) at Igam Barracks in Lae, Morobe province, into a regional educational institution,…
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard participated in briefings with senior leaders of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) as part of the March…
The US Coast Guard cutter Midgett docked at the port of Port Moresby on March 6, marking a key part of its deployment in the Indo-Pacific…
Two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II fighter jets made their first landing at Jackson International Airport, Port Moresby, on February 24. The…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia are drafting a treaty to allow soldiers to serve in each other’s armies, local media reported on February 24.…
Australia’s biggest war games, Talisman Sabre, will be partially held in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in July, marking a historic departure from previous years. Australian…
The Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) on January 15 issued a statement affirming that it is not affiliated with the Public Service Niucare Association…
