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Feb- 2024 -

2 February

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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.

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.

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