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20 September

Asia Pacific

An F-35A Lightning II of the Australian Defence Force is seen mid-flight. Clouds are seen in the background, in the same elevation as the aircraft.

Juster Domingo

Australia Deploys F-35As to Indonesia for Air Combat Exercise

Australia has deployed six F-35A Lightning II jets to Indonesia for the first time as part of an exercise.

20 September

Air

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft departs to Japan as part of Operation ARGOS. It hovers a few meters above ground just as it begins to take off.

Juster Domingo

Australia Conducts North Korea Nuclear Activity Air Surveillance

The Australian Defence Force has conducted air surveillance over North Korea to monitor illegal nuclear weapons development.

20 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Australia to Buy Additional MQ-4C Drone, Upgrade P-8A Poseidons

The Australian government is boosting its maritime surveillance capabilities with the procurement of an additional MQ-4C Triton drone and the upgrade of its current P-8A Poseidon fleet.

19 September

Asia Pacific

An Australian submarine surfaces from the waters in the foreground. Land is seen peeking in the far background, with the whole scene illuminated by sunlight peering out of the clouds above.

Juster Domingo

Australia Plans $3B Fund to Expedite US Nuclear Sub Delivery

Australia is planning to invest $3 billion to expedite the delivery of five nuclear-powered submarines purchased from the US.

18 September

Asia Pacific

Seven uniformed personnel from the Australian Defence Force use metal detectors to search for potentially dangerous war remnants in a field in Nauru. They are deployed as members of the ordnance mission Operation Render Safe.

Juster Domingo

Australia Leads Multinational War Cleanup Efforts in Nauru

The Australian Defence Force has led the deployment of hazard disposal units on the Pacific island of Nauru.

18 September

Asia Pacific

Australian Army recruits from 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka conduct a wall vault during physical training at Blamey Barracks Kapooka, New South Wales. *** Local Caption *** The 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka is the home of the soldier. Australian Army recruits begin their ADF journey at Blamey Barracks in Kapooka, NSW where they are taught mental and physical resilience, military drill, field craft, navigation, teamwork, confidence, and marksmanship.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Trials Faster Training Course for Army Recruits

The Australian Department of Defence is testing a new military course that speeds up the training process of army recruits by 25 percent.

14 September

Air

Army officers test out Ryan Aerospace's virtual reality flight simulators at the Australian International Airshow.

Juster Domingo

US Navy Buys Extended Reality Flight Simulators in $28M Deal

Ryan Aerospace has won a $28-million contract to supply the US Navy with state-of-the-art extended reality flight simulators.

8 September

Asia Pacific

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

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, Australia Sign Strategic Partnership Deal

The Philippines and Australia shored up their security and economic alliance with the signing of a strategic partnership.

3 September

Asia Pacific

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is greeted by Solomon Islands' PM Manasseh Sogavare during a trip to Honiara

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Help Boost Security in Solomon Islands

Australia will boost security in Solomon Islands by sending additional personnel to cover both the Pacific Games and the general elections.

1 September

Asia Pacific

No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules A97-448 and A97-467 on the RAAF Base Richmond flightline. Both aircraft have been fitted with Ka-Band Satellite Communications antennas. *** Local Caption *** A second C-130J Hercules has been fitted with a Ka-Band Satellite Communications (SATCOM) antenna, providing aircrew and embarked personnel with high-speed data connectivity whilst on missions around the globe. The Ka-band SATCOM system was installed on C-130J A97-467, and follows an installation of the same system on A97-448 in 2017. Air Force plans to equip a total of six C-130Js with the SATCOM system, which can support live-streaming of high-definition video, in-flight mission planning, and coordination with headquarters and other nodes around the world.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Defence Force Joins European Military Transport Organization

Australia has officially joined the Movement Coordination Center - Europe , making the nation the first non-NATO member of the organization.

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