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21 August

Australia’s Biggest Warship Deployed in Philippine Drills

Australia's largest warship took part in joint drills with the Philippines and the United States in the disputed South China Sea.

21 August

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen speaks while inspecting reservists training at a military base in Taoyuan

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan’s Leader Says 2024 Defense Budget to Hit Record $19B

Taiwan's president said defense spending would reach a record $19 billion in 2024, a demonstration of the island's "determination to ensure national security."

21 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia Announces Additional $1 Billion HIMARS Purchase

The US State Department has approved the sale of 22 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Australia.

21 August

S100 Crew from 822X Squadron and Defence Science and Technology Group personnel discuss the S100 Bathymetric LiDAR Sensor trials on the Flight Deck of HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Raider 23. *** Local Caption *** In July 2023 the Australian Defence Force conducted Exercise Sea Raider across the coast of North Queensland. Exercise Sea Raider certified the Amphibious Ready Unit and saw the Australian Amphibious Force train closely with the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Choules, as well as a beach landing force comprising of infantry, armoured vehicles, artillery, aviation and logistic elements optimised for amphibious raids and assaults. The Sea Series of exercises enhances joint interoperability of the Australian Army and Royal Australian Navys amphibious capabilities.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Tests Laser-Equipped Drone to Map Amphibious Landings

The Australian Defence Force has trialed a drone-based laser-firing sensor to map beaches and the seabed for amphibious landings.

21 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Agrees to Buy 200 Long-Range Tomahawk Missiles From US

Australia has locked in a deal to buy potent long-range weapons from the US, officials said, as the country looks to counter China's rising military power.

20 August