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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.

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

Joe Saballa

Philippines Mulls Overhauling Modernization Plan After Clashes With China

The Philippine military is considering overhauling its modernization program following a series of controversial maritime clashes with China.

26 October

A Royal New Zealand Navy Littoral Manoeuvre Craft boat is seen gliding across the waters. A mountainside is seen in the back.

Juster Domingo

New Zealand Navy Receives Three Littoral Maneuver Craft

The Royal New Zealand Navy has received three Sentinel 1250 high-speed littoral maneuver craft for reconnaissance missions.

26 October

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines, Denmark to Expand Cyber Defense Partnership

The Philippines and Denmark have announced a plan to amplify digital security ties in response to threats against the countries’ cyberspace.

25 October

Inder Singh Bisht

S. Korea’s Future Marine Helicopter to Feature L3Harris ISR System

Korea Aerospace Industries has contracted L3Harris Technologies to provide surveillance and targeting systems for South Korea’s upcoming Marine Attack Helicopter.

25 October