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17 July

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia Approves Army’s Next-Gen Battlefield Command System

The Australian government has given the initial approval for the LAND 200 Phase 3 Battlefield Command Systems project.

14 July

Asia Pacific

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare speaks during a panel discussion at the Lowy Institude in Sydney

Staff Writer With AFP

Solomon Islands Says China Police Pact Not a ‘Threat’

Solomon Islands said its policing pact with China posed no "threat" to the Pacific, rebuking Western powers.

13 July

War

Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Government has provided further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, including two ambulance variants, to aid the Government of Ukraines response to Russias unrelenting and illegal aggression. Australias response follows a direct request from President Zelenskyy during his address to a joint sitting of the Parliament of Australia on 31 March 2022. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle was built in Australia to provide protected mobility transport, safely moving soldiers to a battle area prior to dismounting for close combat. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is well suited to provide protection to the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and Ukrainian civilians against mines and improvised explosive devices, shrapnel from artillery and small arms fire. The vehicles have been painted olive green to suit the operating environment. Additionally, a Ukrainian flag is painted on either side with the words United with Ukraine stencilled in English and Ukrainian to acknowledge our commitment and support to the Government and people of Ukraine. The ambulances will have the traditional red cross emblem. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles will be fitted with radios, a global positioning system and additional bolt-on armour increasing their protection.

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive 30 More Bushmasters From Australia

Australia will supply 30 additional Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to Ukraine to assist in its resistance to Russia’s invasion.

13 July

Air

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

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Says ‘Complicated’ to Supply Ukraine With Planes

Australia cast doubt over a proposal to bolster Ukraine's military with retired fighter jets, saying Kyiv's request for extra air power posed a "complicated question."

12 July

Air

Joe Saballa

Australia Deploying Surveillance Aircraft to Germany to Assist Ukraine

Australia said it would deploy a surveillance aircraft to Germany to help ensure the smooth flow of military assistance to Ukraine.

11 July

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia to Export Over 100 Boxer Combat Vehicles to Germany

The Australian government has signed a deal with Germany for the export of over 100 Boxer combat vehicles to the European country.

10 July

Africa

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.

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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