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Papua New Guinea

5206
29 Jun 2025
Military History

Hell’n Pelican II bomber returns to Papua New Guinea in historic milestone

The American Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber ‘Hell’n Pelican II’ crashed in Papua New Guinea during World War II. The aircraft was found in 1976 and reassembled at RAAF Base Amberley in the 1980s.
2 minutes
5200
coastal Papua New Guinea from the C-27J Spartan during a flight for the Defence Pacific Air Program (DPAP).
25 Jun 2025
Strategic Influence

How Papua New Guinea is rewriting Pacific education partnerships with China and more

Expanding education partnerships include India, Fiji, and the US. In particular, STEM fields are being used to drive national development and assert greater control over foreign relationships. Which nation’s system is adopted has long term ramifications.
7 minutes
5098
20 May 2025
Strategic Influence

PNG to host Talisman Sabre 25 exercises for the first time

Australia’s largest biennial military exercise will extend beyond Australian shores this year, with Papua New Guinea hosting key elements of the multinational training activity, led by the Australian Defence Force and the United States Military.
2 minutes
4876
11 Mar 2025
Military History

PNG unveils WWII memorial after Andrew Forrest-led expedition discovery

While searching for his uncle’s remains in Papua New Guinea, billionaire Andrew Forrest uncovered the final resting place of two Australian World War II Beaufort Bomber crews. A memorial has now been erected in Gasmata.
4 minutes
4900
10 Mar 2025
Strategic Influence

Australia and PNG prepare defence treaty

The treaty aims to deepen security collaboration with a focus on increased military integration and interoperability and covers traditional and non-traditional security areas. Previous efforts stalled due to legal concerns. Potential exclusion of agreements with certain nations.
5 minutes
3767
25 Feb 2024
Strategic Influence

James Marape: PNG leader makes historic speech in Australia amid China tensions

Prime Minister Marape highlighted the robust relationship with Australia during a key speech in Canberra.
17 minutes
3743
A string of Papua New Guinea flags hang in front of a building
16 Feb 2024
Strategic Influence

Whose security is really at stake? Gender must be prioritised in Australia‑PNG security agreement

Australia signed a bilateral security agreement with PNG in support of their internal security, however the risk of Gender Based Violence also needs to be addressed.
10 minutes
3743
A string of Papua New Guinea flags hang in front of a building
16 Feb 2024
Strategic Influence

Whose security is really at stake? Gender must be prioritised in Australia‑PNG security agreement

Australia signed a bilateral security agreement with PNG in support of their internal security, however the risk of Gender Based Violence also needs to be addressed.
10 minutes
2565
1 Feb 2024

Resource Page: List of WW2 battles New Guinea & SW Pacific—1941 – 45.

How the allies countered the Japanese invasion of the territory of PNG, leading to eventual Japanese defeat.
60 minutes
3665
22 Jan 2024
Strategic Influence

Why did PNG sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement with the US?

Demonstrates the US’s renewed engagement with PNG.
11 minutes
3453
4 Nov 2023
Strategic Influence

PNG military leader to serve as deputy commander of Australian Army's 3rd Brigade in Townsville

The appointment is an historic move designed to strengthen military ties between Australia and PNG.
6 minutes
2590
27 Feb 2023
Strategic Influence

The female defence boss getting Papua New Guinea's planes back in the sky

Nancy Wii, Papua New Guinea's first female commercial pilot, has become the first female commanding officer in the country's defence force. Her promotion comes at a time when the military and security of Papua New Guinea are under international scrutiny.
8 minutes
Archived
2563
18 Feb 2023

PNG OVERVIEW: Including recent history, economics and social development.

Covers key areas relating to PNG—its history, people, language and government. Includes several useful references.
60 minutes
Archived
2477
25 Jan 2023
Strategic Influence

PNG prepares to sign Defence Cooperation Agreement with US as it finalises security treaty with Australia.

The US is ‘Stepping up” in the South Pacific Region, for example, the China-Solomon Islands Security Agreement. The US also aims to build capacity in the PNG defence force through training and infrastructure.
12 minutes
Archived
2279
30 Oct 2022
Strategic Influence

Australia, PNG inch closer to inking security treaty as defence minister tours the Pacific island nation

Australia is exploring developing closer defence links across all domains with PNG as part of expanded defence cooperation across the Pacific.
14 minutes
Archived
2218
15 Oct 2022
Strategic Influence

Sappers build ties in PNG

The strong relationships between the armed forces of Australia, PNG and the UK are further strengthened through Exercise Puk Puk.
3 minutes
Archived
1823
Papua New Guinea locals
14 May 2022
Communication & Cognition

The dangers of defending women accused of sorcery in Papua New Guinea

The UN and European Union are promoting legislation in PNG to try to protect women accused of practising sorcery and those human rights defenders who try to protect women accused of sorcery.
5 minutes
Archived
1827
29 Apr 2022
Strategic Influence

Chinese investors promised PNG a 'gorgeous and glistening' skyscraper. Now it stands 'dangerous' and vacant

In 2017, China offered to build Papua New Guinea (PNG), the tallest building in the country. But now, the tower—touted at the time as a symbol of ‘friendship between the two nations’—sits empty.
13 minutes
Archived
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Student from the Efogi Community gifted a Papua New Guinea and Australia Partnership football by the Australian Defence Force, in Papua New Guinea.
24 Oct 2021
Strategic Influence

PNG and Fiji were both facing COVID catastrophes. Why has one vaccine rollout surged and the other stalled?

Strong leadership and public support have enabled Fiji to achieve nearly complete vaccination against Covid-19; however, misleading social media and untrustworthy politicians has left PNG with a very low vaccination rate.
8 minutes
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The Papua New Guinea Defence Force recently celebrated the commissioning of its second Australian gifted Guardian Class Patrol Boat, HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap!
5 Jan 2021
Strategic Influence

China’s fishery deal with PNG: wolf-warrior diplomacy or just business?

Australia is concerned about PNG allowing China to develop an industrial-sized fishing park in PNG waters.
15 minutes
Archived
 
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