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Mar- 2024 -

15 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

DroneShield Secures US Hand-Held Anti-Drone Systems Contract

Australian company DroneShield has signed a contract to deliver hand-held counter-unmanned aerial system solutions for a US government customer.

8 March

War

An M1A1 Abrams tank provides area security alongside a street intersection beside Marines during a 2005 operation in Fallujah, Iraq

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine Considering Requesting Aging M1A1 Abrams From Australia

The Ukrainian government is considering asking Australia for its M1A1 Abrams tanks, which are due to be replaced from next year by the M1A2.

8 March

Sea

Fiji's RFNS Puamau Guardian-class patrol boat

Rojoef Manuel

Fiji Accepts Second Guardian Patrol Boat From Australia

Canberra has delivered the second Guardian-class patrol boat to Fiji as part of the Australian government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program.

4 March

War

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Deploy More Warfighters to Support US, UK Against Houthis

The Australian Defence Force has announced an increase in personnel support for the US and UK to defend against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.

Feb- 2024 -

29 February

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Australian Navy Begins ‘Smart’ Sea Mine Training

Australian Navy personnel have begun training with recently acquired sea mines, Air Vice Marshall Leon Philips revealed at a recent event.

26 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

Czech Republic Mulls Acquiring Australian Military Equipment

The Czech Republic is considering purchasing weapons and equipment from Australia to replenish its stockpiles sent to Ukraine.

22 February

War

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Send Additional Funds for Ukrainian Defense Against Russia

Australia has pledged additional military aid to support Ukraine ahead of the second anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion.

21 February

Land

Australian Army officer Lieutenant Andrew Davis from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, runs forward on the combat marksmanship range at Mount Stuart military training area on 7 March 2017. *** Local Caption *** Australian Army soldiers from Townsville's 3rd Brigade are receiving advanced combat shooting skills training at Mount Stuart military training area from 6 - 10 March 2017. The training, conducted by School of Infantry instructors, is using innovative teaching techniques with the latest shooting range technologies to provide the regular infantry soldiers with a near-real immersive combat environment to develop combat shooting skills. After the five-day course, the 3rd Brigade soldiers will continue to impart their knowledge to their sections before deploying to Iraq later this year.

Rojoef Manuel

ATS to Supply Live-Fire Target Systems for Australian Military

Australian Target Systems has received a contract to provide live-fire target capabilities supporting Canberra’s military training.

20 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Says to Build Biggest Navy Since World War II

Australia outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships and boost defense spending by an additional $7 billion, in the face of a quickening Asia-Pacific arms race.

14 February

War

Staff Writer With AFP

US Allies Warn Israel Against ‘Catastrophic’ Rafah Operation

The leaders of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand warned Israel against a potentially "catastrophic" ground offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, amplifying a growing chorus of international concern.

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