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Feb- 2024 -

1 February

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An Australian Army 4th Brigade soldier launches a Black Hornet Nano Unmanned Aerial System during urban operations training at the RAAF Williams, Point Cook on 26 May, as a part of Exercise Abel Diemen 2023. *** Local Caption *** The 4th Brigade is conducting Exercise ABEL DIEMEN across locations in Victoria and Tasmania from 19 to 28 May 2023. The 10-day training exercise provides soldiers with the opportunity to practice the types of tasks applicable in domestic and regional security operations following an ADF Call-Out under provisions for Defence Force Aid to the Civil Authority (DFACA), as well as carry out training to improve and maintain Foundation Warfighting skills.

Australia Taps 11 Local Companies for Drone Prototypes

Australia has awarded contracts to 11 domestic companies to deliver unmanned aerial system prototypes for the defense force.

Jan- 2024 -

26 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia, Japan Agree to Collaborate in Undersea Warfare

Australia and Japan have agreed to explore potential collaborations to enhance their undersea warfare capabilities.

16 January

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Greenlights Domestic GMLRS Missile Production for 2025

Australia has signed contract with Lockheed Martin to begin the local production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles next year.

12 January

Sea

An Australian Army Landing Craft Mechanised Mk8 (LCM8) from 10 Forces Support Battalion arrives in Cairns, Queensland as part of Australian Defence Force support recovery efforts in the region after Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force is providing support to the Queensland Reconstruction Agency to access and resupply isolated and vulnerable communities in the vicinity of Douglas, Cook and Wujal Wujal ahead of the wet season. Defence is providing Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters and a landing craft to transport bulk resupply and delivery of engineering equipment into isolated communities currently recovering from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Additionally, Defence will provide personnel and equipment to help clear access and larger scale debris to isolated communities, as well as specialist aviation and maritime planning and light engineering support.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Commences Operator Training for Future Littoral Maneuver Fleet

The Australian Department of Defence has begun training future operators of the country’s upcoming littoral maneuver fleet.

11 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Announces $250M Tomahawk Missile Support Sale to Australia

The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of weapon system support for Australia’s Tomahawk cruise missiles.

10 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Taps BAE Systems to Upgrade Anzac Frigate Firepower

The Australian government has awarded BAE Systems a contract to upgrade the firepower of its Anzac-class frigates.

10 January

Technology

(From Left) Michael Novitzky, Warrant Officer Richard Comfort, Lieutenant Colonel Charles O'Donnell and Squadron Leader Robert Morris discuss the SWARMS Sea Robotics unmanned vehicles capability during the Technical Cooperation Program AI Strategic Challenge 2023 at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay Territory. *** Local Caption *** The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) AI Strategic Challenge (AISC) 2023 will be held at HMAS Creswell, 09-27 October 2023. Bringing together Five Eyes (FVEY) nations personnel, AISC 2023 will have a program of live experiments and demonstrations across a variety of systems, situated in a scenario representative of a full military operation. AISC 2023 is seeking to accelerate the transition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions into the hands of coalition armed forces.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Conducts Multinational AI Demo for Future Military Use

Australia has conducted a multinational tech demonstration to evaluate artificial intelligence applications for warfighters.

Dec- 2023 -

28 December

Air

No 3 Squadron Joint Strike fighters A35-09 and A35-11 taxi out for a night sortie from RAAF Base Williamtown. *** Local Caption *** Two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft from No. 3 Squadron conducted night flying at RAAF Base Williamtown as part of pilot familiarisation training.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Expand Australian F-35 Maintenance Center in Hunter Valley

Australia has awarded BAE Systems a contract to expand the country’s F-35 sustainment hub in Newcastle Airport, Hunter Valley.

21 December

Asia Pacific

The South Korean K9 Thunder conducting test firing at a testing facility in South Korea.

Inder Singh Bisht

Huntsman Vehicle Demonstrates Automatic Fire and Explosion Suppression

A trio of firms has demonstrated the automatic fire and explosion suppression capability of the Huntsman family of vehicles, contracted by Australia.

13 December

Asia Pacific

Juster Domingo

New Zealand to Test Renewable Energy-Powered Unmanned Surface Vessel

The Royal New Zealand Navy is set to receive an unmanned surface vessel that can run completely on renewable energy.

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