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14 July

Myanmar Junta Hints at Extending State of Emergency

Myanmar's junta chief hinted the military may further extend a state of emergency and delay promised elections, saying greater efforts were needed to end unrest.

13 July

Staff Writer With AFP

India Approves in Principle Purchase of French Warplanes, Subs: Govt

India approved in principle the purchase of 26 French marine Rafale jets and three Scorpene-class submarines.

13 July

Staff Writer With AFP

US P-8A Poseidon Transits Taiwan Strait

A United States P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance plane flew through the Taiwan Strait, the US Navy said, as China continued joint air and naval exercises around the island.

13 July

French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg shake hands

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron Rejects NATO Office in Japan

French President Macron opposed a NATO push to open a liaison office in Japan, as the alliance's head said he wanted to strengthen ties in the face of China.

13 July

Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Government has provided further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, including two ambulance variants, to aid the Government of Ukraines response to Russias unrelenting and illegal aggression. Australias response follows a direct request from President Zelenskyy during his address to a joint sitting of the Parliament of Australia on 31 March 2022. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle was built in Australia to provide protected mobility transport, safely moving soldiers to a battle area prior to dismounting for close combat. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is well suited to provide protection to the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and Ukrainian civilians against mines and improvised explosive devices, shrapnel from artillery and small arms fire. The vehicles have been painted olive green to suit the operating environment. Additionally, a Ukrainian flag is painted on either side with the words United with Ukraine stencilled in English and Ukrainian to acknowledge our commitment and support to the Government and people of Ukraine. The ambulances will have the traditional red cross emblem. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles will be fitted with radios, a global positioning system and additional bolt-on armour increasing their protection.

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive 30 More Bushmasters From Australia

Australia will supply 30 additional Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to Ukraine to assist in its resistance to Russia’s invasion.

13 July

Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet provides a flying display showcasing its capabilities during Canberra's Skyfire

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Says ‘Complicated’ to Supply Ukraine With Planes

Australia cast doubt over a proposal to bolster Ukraine's military with retired fighter jets, saying Kyiv's request for extra air power posed a "complicated question."

12 July

Joe Saballa

Australia Deploying Surveillance Aircraft to Germany to Assist Ukraine

Australia said it would deploy a surveillance aircraft to Germany to help ensure the smooth flow of military assistance to Ukraine.

12 July

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un taking part in a parade ceremony to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile

North Korea has fired a long-range ballistic missile, South Korea said, days after Pyongyang threatened to down US spy planes that violated its airspace.

11 July