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9 November

An Army soldier demonstrates a biometrics device during Vice Adm. Robert S. Harward's visit to Zaranj, Afghanistan, Jan 6. The commanding officer of Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 toured a provincial prison and the Iran/Afghanistan border crossing.

Rojoef Manuel

BIO-key to Continue Biometric Authentication Support for Defense Customer

BIO-key has received a contract to continue deployment of biometric authentication for an unnamed defense customer.

8 November

A Royal Australian Navy sailor is lowered to the casing of HMAS Collins from an MRH-90 Maritime Support Helicopter while sailing in the Bay of Bengal. The background is a clear blue sky with a few white clouds. The deep blue water below is distrubed by the gusts from the helicopter blades.

Juster Domingo

Australian Defence Force Taps Local Company for Flight Risk Reduction

Avionics company Aerodynamic has been awarded a five-year contract to support the Australian Defence Force's flight monitoring capabilities.

8 November

Australian Army personnel participate in Exercise Cyber Sentinel, held in Canberra, ACT. Imagery has been digital altered for security purposes. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Cyber Sentinels is an annual cyber exercise which was held 2 13 October 2023 in Canberra, ACT. This was the first time this exercise was planned and held at the secret/Five Eyes level in Australia by the Australian Defence Force (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 the Australian Armys 138 Signals Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force 462 Squadron and Royal Australian Navy Fleet Cyber Unit, and two teams from the United States. 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

KBR, Cognition Analytica to Boost Australian Military’s ‘Cyber Worthiness’

KBR has partnered with Brisbane software company Cognition Analytica to enhance the Australian Defence Force’s cyber worthiness.

8 November

Commander Combat Support Group, Air Commodore Robert Graham (Left) and Combat Support Group Sustainment Enterprise Manager, Brett Kleidon experience the new 'Blue Room' virtual trainer under the guidance of Flight Lieutenant Ben James (Centre) at the Health Operational Conversion Unit RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Commander Combat Support Group, Air Commodore Robert Graham, officially opened the Health Operational Conversion Units new Blue Room in October.The Blue Room is a mixed-reality simulator used to train Air Force medical staff in on board aircraft medical operations and emergency medical evacuation. The Blue Room is the first medical trainer of its kind in the ADF.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Opens Virtual Aeromedical Evacuation Training Hub at Base Amberley

Australia has launched a mixed-reality training center at Base Amberley to upskill practitioners for aeromedical evacuation missions.

7 November

Sky Sabre, a state-of-the-art air defence system, is seen stationed in a grassy plain. Two trucks face each other, carrying various radar/sensor-looking equipment on their backs. On the far left and right side of the background, a tank is seen on each side. The sky is cloudy and overcast.

Juster Domingo

UK Awards $21-Million Defense-Wide Tech Deal to Anduril

Anduril has signed a $21 million contract with the UK to develop technologies to improve the country's protection.

7 November

HMAS Hobart in Sydney Harbour prior to departing for her Mariner Skills Evaluation period. It has a white-grey hull with the number '39' painted on its left side in white. A coastal town serves as the background. The water is a deep blue.

Juster Domingo

Lockheed Martin Completes Australian Destroyer Combat Upgrades

Lockheed Martin has completed the delivery of advanced combat systems services for the Royal Australian Navy's Hobart-class guided missile destroyers.

7 November

Cyber warfare operations journeyman assigned to the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group of the Maryland Air National Guard monitors live cyber attacks

Rojoef Manuel

CISA Seeks Next-Gen Cybersecurity Experts From Underserved Communities

CISA has awarded $3 million in contracts to two non-profits to hire and educate new digital security personnel from underserved communities

7 November

Two Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron, from Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii, troubleshoot a Special Operations Forces Laser Acquisition Marker during training at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., March 24, 2015. The SOFLAM is used to mark targets for aircraft identification as well as provide guidance for precision laser guided munitions during ground base laser designation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Opens Laser Development Center in New Mexico

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch a laser development center at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

7 November

Joe Saballa

US Army Seeks Modern Digital Fires Products for Accelerated Kill Chains

The US Army has announced plans to acquire modern digital fires products to improve its decision-making and accelerate kill chains against near-peer threats.

6 November