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Nov- 2023 -

20 November

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

Learn to work together and be part of a team. Seaman Communication Information System - Information Specialist (SMNCIS-I) Grisadarporn Nordisar (left), Seaman Communication Information System - Communications Specialist Alex Meiklejohn and SMNCIS-I Kyle Bergan (right) conduct a fault finding exercise in the Communication Centre Simulator. Being able to identify communications faults and restore data and voice networks quickly, is pivotal and often requires more than one person to fix. An extended delay in the restoration of communications services could be the difference between you pulling into your favourite port or having to stay at sea for another week because the Commanding Officer missed a key message. That is why being part of a team and working together is crucial. At the Maritime Communication Information System Wing, you will learn how to be part of a well respected team, and how to be precise, concise and efficient meaning that your Commanding Officer and ship will remain connected - always! *** Local Caption *** Meet some of the Navys newest communicators currently under training at HMAS Cerberus. Alex, Kyle & Grisadarporn all started their journeys with the Navy through the ANC, they are well on their way to careers in the Information Warfare community. Alex, a communications specialist in training, joined from TS Walrus. His professional development encompasses Satellite systems, radio systems, voice procedures, tactical manoeuvring of ships, in addition to other means of communications that are critical to Navys ability to remain engaged. Kyle (TS Toowoomba) and Grisadarporn (TS Henty) are training to be Information Systems specialists. Their areas of responsibility will include the management and support of Navys ICT at sea. They are progressing their development under the CompTIA certification framework. Collectively, these sailors will contribute to the establishment, maintenance and protection of Navys Information Environments against a wide range of threats including Cyber attack.

Rojoef Manuel

Royal Australian Navy Integrates Cyber Specialists Into Fleet

The Australian Defence Force has employed a new team to oversee critical cyber and data capabilities at sea.

13 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Australia’s First MQ-4C Triton Drone Hits Another Milestone

The Royal Australian Air Force’s first MQ-4C Triton drone has achieved a new milestone after completing its inaugural flight in California.

10 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Rheinmetall Unveils ‘World-First’ Naval Mine Rail Deployment System

Rheinmetall Defence Australia unveiled what it claims to be the world’s first naval mine rail deployment system during the Indo-Pacific International Maritime Expo 2023.

9 November

Sea