Justin Jones

A citizen, husband, father, & shipmate. Serving Vice Admiral, RAN. These thoughts are firmly my own.

[Justin Jones @DaggerNav]

Illegal fishing is a challenge in Indo-Pacific region, says Australia Rear Admiral - The Hindu https://t.co/JqvIVEMWHa

[Justin Jones @DaggerNav]

I wrote about a busy first quarter of 2026, here 👇

https://t.co/cPmhTTe3Zb

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

I was honoured to facilitate the #RIMPAC2026 Commander’s Conference in Sydney at the invitation of Commander @US3rdFleet, Vice Admiral John Wade. This year’s Exercise @rimofthepacific in Hawaii will be the largest to date. ⚓

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

Pleased to host COL Mark Kellerton, Chief of Joint Operations Branch #PNGDF at @hqjoc this week. Our long-standing relationship reflects our shared commitment to each other, regional security, and to a region that is peaceful, stable and prosperous #strongertogether 🇦🇺 🇵🇬

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

Today we celebrate 105 years of the @AusAirForce.

Established on 31 March 1921, the RAAF traces its origins back to the Australian Flying Corps that flew in the First World War.

Today, the RAAF continues to deliver air power at home and abroad across all domains.

#AusAirForce

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

Thank you to Vietnam - especially the Vietnam People's Armed Forces - for your support and engagement with the crew of @Australian_Navy HMAS Toowoomba during its recent port visit to Da Nang 🇻🇳🇦🇺 /1

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

Today I had the pleasure of speaking at the @AusAirForce Air and Space Power Conference hosted by @CAF_Australia exploring the critical role of air and space power in national defence #ASPCon26 #YourADF #StrongerTogether

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

Great effort by #yourADF who successfully conducted a large-scale evacuation of indigenous community members from Numbulwar, NT. Ahead of TC Narelle, the ADF evacuated more than 340 members using 2x C-30J Hercules and 1x C-27 Spartan aircraft.

[JOINT OPERATIONS COMMAND @jjoc_pa_e]

On 17 December 2025, General Nagumo, Commander, the Japan Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command (#JJOC) held a video teleconference with Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN, Australia’s Chief of Joint Operations.

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

It was a pleasure to present the CJOPS Prize at the Australian Command and Staff Course graduation last week to both MAJ Lachlan McAuliffe, and MAJ Thomas LeCornu, who have been awarded for their excellent results on course in understanding and applying joint operations. BZ!

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

Last week I hosted @DGONIAU Mr Andrew Shearer at @hqjoc. Andrew & I worked together @LowyInstitute in 2010-11, great to reflect on our work then, & now supporting @DefenceAust on operations around the world.
I wish him the best as he assumes the role of Aus Ambassador in Tokyo.

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

Honoured to present the @ChiefofNavy award at the @ComdtADFA Graduation Ceremony last week. BZ to the next generation of leaders of #YourADF who will serve with courage, integrity, and commitment.

Your journey begins now. 🇦🇺

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

Great to talk to #YourADF's defence partner + my counterpart GEN Nagumo from @jjoc_pa_e this week on enhancing our strategic partnership and continuing to integrate to respond to shared challenges to support regional deterrence and stability in the Indo-Pacific #strongertogether

[Joint Operations Command @hqjoc]

WATCH 🍿🎥 | An end of year message from @CJOPSAustralia, Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN

[Justin Jones @DaggerNav]

The immortal memory ….

[Jennifer Parker @JAParker29]

@CJOPSAustralia discussing the ‘integrated force’ as the integration of 5 services, the Navy, Army, Air Force, Australian Public Service & the Australian public at the @AusNavInst Goldrick Seminar,

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

Yesterday I gave a keynote at @AusNavInst’s annual Goldrick Seminar, on the topic of ‘Joint Force Operations in 2030.’ My key themes were integration, operational support, and the ever-crucial human element.
Thank you ANI for the opportunity & congratulations on 50 years!

[Oleksandra Molloy 🇺🇦🇦🇺 @OleksandraUNSW]

Last week it was an honour to join the Australian Naval Institute 2025 Goldrick Seminar, hear from senior #defence #leaders, and contribute to the #Autonomous systems panel alongside Commodore Mick Turner, Glen Callow, and so expertly moderated by wonderful @JAParker29!

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

I represented @CDF_Aust at the inaugural Australia-India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue on 9 Oct. In the margins my colleague AIRMSHL Ashutosh Dixit and I signed the Terms of Reference for Joint Staff Talks.

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

#YourADF is on watch in Europe, in support of Ukraine.
Our aviators have been integral to NATO airborne early warning and control in recent weeks.
It was a pleasure to visit our people and see their professionalism up close.
Slava Ukraini. 🇺🇦🇦🇺
#OpKUDU

[Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO CSC RAN @CJOPSAustralia]

I was pleased to be able to attend the inauguration of The Netherlands Joint Force Command on 4 Sep. Congratulations to incoming Commander Netherlands Joint Force Command Major General (AF) Johan van Deventer.