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31 October

A Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter is seen flying over a desert plains. The dry, almost barren ground below has a pale yellow color. The helicopter's four spinning blades are blurry from its rotation. The helicopter's paint is dark green.

Australian Black Hawks Advance Towards Initial Operational Status

The Australian Army is preparing its Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet and crew for initial operational status.

31 October

Rendered photo of C2 Robotics Australia Speartooth LUUV

Christine Casimiro

Thales Australia, C2 Robotics Partner to Enhance ‘Speartooth’ LUUV

Thales Australia will integrate its sovereign sonar sensor technology into “Speartooth,” a large uncrewed underwater vehicle (LUUV) made by Australian company C2 Robotics.

31 October

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus, Tata Open C295 Tactical Airlifter Assembly Complex in India

Airbus and Tata have launched a final assembly line facility in Gujarat to support the local production of India's future C295 fleet.

30 October

The United States Army launches an M142 HIMARS rocket during the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise as part of Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2024 in Surabaya, Indonesia

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Launches Plan to Build Long-Range Guided Missiles

Australia will ramp up missile manufacturing under a plan unveiled by a top defense official, who said bolstering weapons stockpiles would help keep would-be foes at bay.

30 October

Edge 130 Blue. Photo: FlightWave/Red Cat

Rojoef Manuel

Red Cat to Supply Edge 130 VTOL Drones for Royal Australian Navy

Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings has secured a contract to provide Edge 130 Blue VTOL systems for the Royal Australian Navy.

30 October

A Chinese and an Indian soldier at their countries' border along the Himalayas.

Christine Casimiro

India, China Agree to De-Escalate Himalayan Border Tensions

India and China have agreed on patrolling arrangements and have begun withdrawing troops and temporary structures along their disputed Himalayan border.

29 October