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28 October

Islamic State Group Claims Deadly Blast in Kabul

The Islamic State jihadist group said it was behind a blast at a sports club that killed four people in the Afghan capital.

27 October

Five Indonesian officers stand inside the new Special Mission Combat Boat.

Juster Domingo

Indonesian Navy Receives New Special Mission Combat Boat

The Indonesian Navy has received the multi-purpose Special Mission Combat Boat Patkamla Yapero in a commissioning ceremony in Pluit, Jakarta.

27 October

Joe Saballa

Australia Trains With Robotic M113AS4 Armored Personnel Carriers

The Australian Army recently showcased its robotic M113AS4 Armored Personnel Carriers equipped with integrated remote weapon systems.

27 October

Australian Navy ensign and United States Navy ensign, side by side during Exercise Cyber Sentinels 23. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Cyber Sentinels is an annual cyber exercise which was held 2 13 October 2023 in Canberra. This was the first time this exercise was planned and held at the SECRET//REL Five Eyes level in Australia by the ADF, with previous exercises held by our global partners at a lower classification level. The ADF worked closely with United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) in the planning of this exercise which is part of the global effort sharing of partner cyber readiness. Over 60 US Cyber Command personnel participated alongside over 90 ADF members. The participants were joined by a number of observers from Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The exercise comprised five blue force teams consisting of three Australian teams from Royal Australian Army 138 Signals Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force 462 Squadron and Royal Australian Navy Fleet Cyber Unit, and two teams from the United States, USFLEETCYBER and MARFORCYBER. Exercise Cyber Sentinels supports the training and development continuum of cyber units by honing individual and collective cyber-based skills. Additionally, the networking and learning opportunities from other nations are benefitting the ADF to further develop in the Cyber Domain and supporting reciprocal training opportunities in the future.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Hosts First Military Cyber Exercise With US

The Australian Defence Force has facilitated its first “classified-level” military cyber exercise with the US in Canberra this month.

27 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Ethnic Rebels Launch Attacks Across Northern Myanmar

An alliance of Myanmar ethnic rebel groups launched coordinated attacks on the military across the country's north, posing a fresh challenge to the junta.

26 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia Announces Counter Drone Systems for Ukraine

Australia is sending counter-drone systems to Ukraine as part of a military assistance package worth $12.71 million.

26 October

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says Taiwan Government Risking ‘Dangerous War’

China accused Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party of pushing the island toward a "dangerous situation of war" at an "accelerated" pace, after reports that Taipei planned to buy military drones.

26 October

Joe Saballa

Lockheed ‘Agile Shield’ Battle Management System Passes Capability Test

Lockheed Martin Australia has announced that its most sophisticated battle management system, dubbed “Agile Shield,” has successfully completed field capability trials.

26 October