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Dec- 2024 -

2 December

Japan Bids for Australia’s $6.5B Next-Gen Warships

Japan has officially confirmed its participation in the competitive bidding process to construct next-generation frigates for the Royal Australian Navy.

Nov- 2024 -

27 November

Asia Pacific

The Damen Landing Ship Transport 100 (LST100) has been selected as the preferred option for the Australian Defence Forces’ Landing Craft Heavy capability, to be constructed by Austal Australia

Christine Casimiro

Austal to Construct Eight Landing Craft Heavy Vessels for Australia

The Australian government has chosen local shipbuilder Austal to construct eight Damen landing craft heavy (LCH) vessels at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia.

25 November

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Australia Delivers Third Guardian Patrol Boat to Fiji

The Republic of Fiji has received its third Guardian-class patrol boat, the RFNS Timo, from Australia. The handover is part of the countries’ agreement to enhance regional security cooperation under the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP).

20 November

Americas

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin participates in a joint press conference during the AUKUS Defense Ministerial Meeting with Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, in Mountain View, California

Giulia Bernacchi

AUKUS Nations to Test ‘Offensive and Defensive’ Hypersonic Technologies

The US has signed an agreement with Australia and the UK to collaborate on “offensive and defensive” hypersonic technologies.

15 November

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Saab to Provide In-Service Support for Australian Army’s Carl Gustaf M4

Saab has signed a four-year contract with the Australian Army to provide in-service support for the 84mm Carl Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle.

14 November

Asia Pacific

Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet provides a flying display showcasing its capabilities during Canberra's Skyfire

Giulia Bernacchi

Boeing Australia to Build Aerospace Parts and Components Locally

Boeing Australia has received the country’s Defence Aviation Safety Authority approval to locally manufacture aerospace parts and components.

12 November

Land

Australian Army Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 Main Battle Tanks during a live-fire serial as part of a qualification course for Royal Australian Armoured Corps soldiers at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. *** Local Caption *** Armys combined arms fighting system will be modernised through the delivery of LAND 907. LAND 907 will deliver M1A2 Abrams System Enhancement Package version 3 (SEPv3) main battle tanks (MBTs). LAND 907 will also deliver the assault breacher vehicle (ABV) and joint assault bridge (JAB) collectively known as the combat engineering vehicles (CEV). The MBT and CEV are manufactured in the United States of America in Alabama, Ohio and Missouri before being shipped to Australia from Southern California. The initial block of MBT, comprising 27 vehicles, departed the US in late June and arrived in Australia in August 2024. The initial block of CEV will also be shipped to Australia, arriving in early 2025. The MBT and CEV will be located in Townsville as part of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, with small fleets located in Puckapunyal and Wodonga, in accordance with the outcomes of the 2024 National Defence Strategy.

Rojoef Manuel

First Australian Soldiers Complete Abrams M1A2 Operations, Sustainment Training

The Australian Army has completed the first operations and sustainment training in preparation for the service’s upcoming Abrams M1A2 main battle tanks at Puckapunyal, Victoria.

11 November

Sea

A rigid hull inflatable boat moves to the action scene during the NCIS filming in Sydney Harbour, NSW. *** Local Caption *** Navy people, ships and aircraft add authenticity and action to NCIS: Sydney, the first international edition of the highly successful US television series. The series premiers in Australia on 10 November and in the United States on 13 November. For Navy, NCIS: Sydney is an opportunity to amplify Navys current recruiting campaign to attract more talented men and women to join for a meaningful career option.

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Enhance Maritime, Coastal Defense With 14 Australian Military Boats

Australia has announced it will send 14 rigid-hull inflatable boats to Ukraine to amplify the country’s maritime and coastal capabilities in response to Russia’s continued aggression.

8 November

Land