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27 November

Sea

Samoa Police Service members and VIP guests on the new Samoa Police Boat Nafanua III during the eighteenth Guardian-Class Patrol Boat handover by the Australian Government to the Government of Samoa at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. *** Local Caption *** The eighteenth Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GPB) delivered under the Pacific Maritime Security Program was handed over by the Australian Government to Samoa during a ceremony held in HMAS Stirling, Western Australia on Monday 20 November 2023. Acceptance of the new SPB Nafanua III was recognised by the Government of Samoa at this ceremony.

Australia Delivers New Guardian Patrol Boat to Samoa

Samoa has accepted a Guardian-class patrol boat from Australia as part of a 2022 agreement seeking a new vessel for the Apia police service.

25 November

Asia Pacific

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, Australia Launch Joint Air and Sea Patrols

Australia and the Philippines announced the start of joint air and sea patrols off the Southeast Asian nation.

24 November

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Unveils ‘Game-Changing’ Strategy for National Cybersecurity

Australia has announced a “game-changing” plan to boost the country’s digital capabilities in response to increased cyberattacks.

24 November

Asia Pacific

HMAS Toowooba practices sail pass in the Philippine Sea, October 2023.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australian Warship Passes Through Taiwan Strait: Taipei Military

Taiwan said an Australian warship had sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a sensitive waterway separating the self-ruled island from China.

23 November

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Urged to Collaborate With ‘Five Eyes’ Countries on AI

Two American lawmakers are urging the US Department of Defense to collaborate with the other members of the so-called “Five Eyes” countries on artificial intelligence.

21 November

Sea

Joe Saballa

Saab, US Firm to Bolster Australia’s Undersea Warfare Capabilities

Saab and American firm ThayerMahan have agreed to collaborate to bolster Australia’s sovereign undersea warfare capabilities.

20 November

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says Military Operates Lawfully After Australia Sonar Accusation

China said its military has always operated in accordance with international law, after Australia said sonar pulses emitted by a Chinese warship "likely" injured navy divers.

15 November

Technology

Australian and Singaporean defence personnel conduct CBRN training on board HMAS Brisbane whilst alongside in Sembawang *** Local Caption *** Australian Army special operations force soldiers from the Special Operations Engineer Regiment (SOER) joined 36th and 39th Battalion, Singapore Combat Engineers, specialists for counter-CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives) training in Singapore as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. The Australian Army and Singapore Army combat engineers conducted training together in Singapore and on the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane to share skills and further enhance interoperability. SOER counter-CBRNE specialist soldiers are highly trained and responsible for developing Australian Defence Force doctrine and ensuring the ADF is equipped to meet current and future needs. SOER is an Australian Army special operations force unit within Special Forces Group providing the Australian Government with unique technical capabilities in support of the national interest.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, Singapore Train for Hazardous Scenario Missions

Australia and Singapore have trained to improve interoperability in counter-chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives missions.

14 November

Cyber