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Jul- 2023 -

10 July

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster has transported over 60 Vietnamese military personnel deploying to the United Nations Mission (UNMISS) in South Sudan in June 2023. The flight provided a strategic airlift to Vietnamese soldiers and equipment from Ho Chi Minh city to Juba, enabling Vietnam to rotate their staff at the role 2 field hospital.

Australia, Vietnam Deliver UN Medical Field Support to South Sudan

The Australian and Vietnamese militaries have teamed on a United Nations Mission to deliver medical field support for South Sudan.

8 July

Asia Pacific

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang inspect honour guards during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

Staff Writer With AFP

Solomons PM Heads to China to Tighten Ties

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare flew to China to strengthen their "serious" relationship, his office said.

7 July

Asia Pacific

The Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Robertson Barracks Darwin, NT, ensures explosive detection dogs, like 1st Combat Engineer Regiment's Sylvie, get the treatment they need on operation. *** Local Caption *** The Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, under the supervision of a veterinarian from the School of Military Engineering, allows the explosive detection dog handlers and medics to practice providing life-saving medical support while on operations.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Army Trains Combat Casualty Care for Service Dogs

The Australian Army has conducted training in Darwin to enhance critical casualty care for in-service canines during combat.

6 July

Air

Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson, F-35 Lightning II student pilot, prepares to take off on his final training mission from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 23, 2015. Jackson made history as the first Australian pilot to fly in the F-35A. The fifth-generation aircraft will meet Australia’s future air combat and strike needs, providing a networked force-multiplier effect in terms of situational awareness and combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)

Rojoef Manuel

Airflite to Deliver Life Support Solutions for Australian Defence Force Aircraft

Airflite has received a contract to supply Aeronautical Life Support Equipment for Australian Defence Forces aircraft.

5 July

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Saab Signs Additional Carl Gustaf M4 Contract With Australia

Saab has secured a 400-million Swedish kroner ($36.8 million) contract to supply additional Carl Gustaf M4 multi-role weapons to Australia.

4 July

Arms

The South Korean K9 Thunder conducting test firing at a testing facility in South Korea.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Tests Future AS9 Huntsman Self-Propelled Howitzer

The Australian Army has conducted a live-fire test of the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer in South Korea.

Jun- 2023 -

29 June

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

Solomons PM Calls for ‘Review’ of Australia Defense Pact

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has asked for a "review" of a long-standing defense pact with Australia.

27 June

War

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive Additional Military Aid From Australia

Australia will provide the Ukrainian government with additional military aid and humanitarian funds to sustain its defense against Russia.

27 June

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Heeds Taiwan Request, Installs Military Attache in Taipei

The Australian government has appointed a director of strategic affairs to its de facto embassy in Taiwan to facilitate engagement between the two countries.

26 June

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon Tests Australia’s Future Short Range Air Defense System

Raytheon Australia recently flight-trialed Australia's future short-range air defense system.

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