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Feb- 2024 -

9 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Australia Advances MQ-28A Ghost Bat Program, Injects Additional $260M

The Australian government has injected $260 million in additional funding for its MQ-28A Ghost Bat autonomous drone program.

7 February

Technology

A Trusted Operation of Robotic Vehicles in a Contested Environment (TORVICE) trial was held in South Australia in late 2023. The live trial involved personnel from Australia, the US and UK testing autonomous ground vehicles in a contested electronic warfare environment. TORVICE is part of Australia's commitment to AUKUS Pillar II Advanced Capabilities.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, UK, US Demo AI in Autonomous Military Systems

The Australian military has partnered with the UK and the US to showcase the operability of autonomous assets with artificial intelligence.

6 February

Land

F/A-18A/B Hornets A21-044 and A21-117 ready for a sortie during Exercise Talisman Sabre 21 under carefull watch by the Flightline Supervisor. *** Local Caption *** No. 75 Squadron F/A-18A/B Hornet operations alongside MV-22B Ospreys from the VMM-363 U.S Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron during Exercise Talisman Sabre 21 at RAAF Base Townsville.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Enhance Air, Ground Military Infrastructure in North Queensland

The Australian government has announced an investment to modernize critical air and land military infrastructure in North Queensland.

2 February

Asia Pacific

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Joe Saballa

Australia Stalling Decision on Military Exports to Israel Over Fear of Backlash: Report

The Australian government is stalling its decision on whether or not it will greenlight the export of military weapons to Israel.

2 February

Land

20050408adf8266562_0014.JPG Caption: Deep Caption: Soldiers and their vehicles of the Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) parade for the Commander of the 1st Brigade, Brigadier John Cantwell, at Robertson Barracks in Darwin following the completion of their Mission Rehearsal Exercise. The solders are being farewelled prior to their deployment to southeast Iraq, surrounded by their families and fellow members of the 1st Brigade.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Revamp Army Infrastructure in Darwin

Australia has announced an investment to upgrade army infrastructure in Robertson Barracks and the Howard Springs South in Darwin.

1 February

Cyber

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Rojoef Manuel

Australia Sanctions Russian National for 2022 Cyberattack

The Australian government has sanctioned a Russian national for his role in a cyber attack on Canberra in 2022.

1 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

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.

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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