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Sep- 2023 -

8 September

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

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.

Aug- 2023 -

31 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Procures Smart Sea Mines From Rheinmetall

The Australian defense ministry announced its procurement of an unspecified number of smart sea mines from Rheinmetall subsidiary RWM Italia.

30 August

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Aerobond to Build Australia’s Next Anti-Ship Missile Launcher Canisters

Aerobond has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to produce Naval Strike Missile launcher canisters.

30 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Beats Northrop for Australia’s $487M Missile Shield Program

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract for $487 million to begin the first phase of Canberra’s Air6500 missile defense project.

27 August

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

US Military Aircraft Crashes During Drills in Australia: Reports

A US military aircraft crashed during drills in Australia's Northern Territory with around 20 people on board, according to local media.

25 August

Asia Pacific

A US V-22 Osprey hovers above Philippine and Australian soldiers at a naval base in San Antonio town in Zambales province.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippine, Australian Troops Practise Retaking Island in S. China Sea Drill

Australian and Filipino troops held exercises near flashpoint South China Sea waters claimed by China, in which they simulated retaking an enemy-controlled island.

24 August

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Buys AARGM, Spike Missiles for Air Force and Army

Australia will acquire advanced anti-radiation guided missiles-extended range for its air force and Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles for the army.

22 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Australia Pushes for Local Drone Production to Reduce Reliance on China

Australia is pushing for local production of surveillance drones to make its military less reliant on imported Chinese technologies.

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