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Aug- 2023 -

8 August

OP-1 virtual reality tactical training system

Australia Picks Operator XR for New Military Virtual Reality Training System

The Australian Army has acquired an advanced virtual reality tactical training system from American tech firm Operator XR.

7 August

Air

Joe Saballa

Australia Welcomes First Black Hawks to Replace Troubled Taipan Fleet

The Australian Army has received its first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the US to replace its troubled MRH-90 Taipan fleet.

7 August

Arms

A United States Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires a MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) at Delamere Air Weapons Range, Northern Territory.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Fires First ATACMS Missile in Northern Territory

Australia has fired its first army tactical missile system in the Northern Territory to demonstrate capability for its northern borders.

4 August

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, US, South Korea Demonstrate Joint Remote Aircrew Control

Australia, the US, and South Korea have demonstrated virtual aircrew control against live targets at the Townsville Field Training Area.

Jul- 2023 -

30 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australian Army Grounds Taipan Helicopters After Crash

Australia's military will ground its fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters after a crash during multinational military exercises.

29 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

US to Help Australia Boost Missile Manufacturing

Washington will bolster its shrinking arms stockpiles by helping Australia develop a missile-manufacturing and exporting industry.

27 July

Land

Joe Saballa

Australia Picks Hanwha Over Rheinmetall for $4.7B Infantry Vehicle Deal

The Australian government has selected South Korean firm Hanwha Defense to produce its new infantry fighting vehicles for up to $4.7 billion.

26 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Zealand ‘Open to Conversations’ About Role in AUKUS Defense Pact

New Zealand is "open to conversations" about a possible role in the AUKUS defense pact, its prime minister said, opening the door to cooperation that could rile trade partner China.

24 July

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia to Acquire 20 C-130J Military Transport Aircraft for $6.6 Billion

Australia will purchase 20 new C-130J Hercules military transport aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force for $6.62 billion.

24 July

Sea

The Independence variant litoral combat ship USS Canberra (LC30) arrives in Sydney, Australia July 18, 2023. The ship will be commissioned July 22 in Sydney. Australia welcomed the USS Canberra to Sydney Harbor, with HMAS Canberra guiding the Independence-variant littoral combat ship to berth alongside Fleet Base East ahead of the formal commissioning on July 22. The crew of HMAS Canberra and USS Canberra will focus on joint activities during the commissioning week, including playing sport, ship tours and sharing their countries’ culture and traditions. This ceremonial commissioning emphasizes the more than 100 years of mateship built on friendship, history, democracy, and respect. The two countries have fought side-by-side in every major conflict since World War 1. Canberra’s namesake is a reminder of the shared responsibility the U.S. and Australia have to each other as allies.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Commissions New Independence Littoral Combat Ship in Australia

The US Navy has commissioned the latest Independence-class littoral combat ship, the USS Canberra, at Australia's Fleet Base East in Sydney.

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