Australia • Page 29 of 47

Jan- 2023 -

24 January

An Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter from the 5th Aviation Regiment taxis through a water arch to celebrate Boeing Aircrewman Instructor, Andrew Fieldhouse as he completes a final flight in the CH-47 Chinook at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** On 29 June 2022, before his retirement former Australian Army and now Boeing Aircrewman Instructor, Andrew Fieldhouse took one last flight in a 5th Aviation Regiment Chinook helicopter. In recognition of his years of service, the Townsville Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting team provided a Water Arch Salute where he was greeted by well-wishers to mark the final flight. Andrew Fieldhouse served a total of 40 years of which 30 were served with the Army Aviation capability.

Boeing to Extend Australian Army Chinook Fleet Support

Australia has awarded Boeing a $28.8 million contract to extend support services for 14 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.

19 January

Business

Joe Saballa

Australia’s NIOA Buys American Arms Manufacturer Barrett

Australian defense firm NIOA announced Tuesday that it has acquired American weapons supplier Barrett Firearms.

19 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Confirms $1.9B Purchase of 40 Black Hawk Helicopters

The Australian government has confirmed its purchase of 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the US for $1.9 billion.

18 January

Air

Royal Australian Navy aircrew from the 808 Squadron, stand beside their MRH90 Taipan helicopter in Wollongong, Australia

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Scrap French-Built Military Helicopters

Australia announced it would scrap its fleet of French-made military helicopters, despite last-ditch lobbying by Paris to save the contract.

10 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Warns Australia: ‘Be Careful’ of Japan

China said Australia should remember Japan's war crimes during World War II before cozying up to the regional power.

5 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Buys Ukraine-Tested US Missile System

Australia said it has snapped up a US offer to obtain the same long-range, mobile rocket system Ukraine has deployed against Russia.

Dec- 2022 -

29 December

Air

Petroleum Operator Private Chris Hornby from 17th Sustainment Brigade pumps fuel from an LCM8 to land during Exercise Overland - Nautical Petros 22, at Cowley Beach Training Area in Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Petroleum Operators from 17th Sustainment Brigade conducted Exercise Overland - Nautical Petros 22 (EX ONP 22), at Cowley Beach Training Area in Queensland, the 1st to the 19th of August 2022. EX ONP 22 aimed to qualify Petroleum Operators in the collective operation and supervision of a suite of petroleum capabilities. This included establishing bulk fuel storage areas, Inland Pipeline Distribution System, Advanced Fuel Quality Control and more. At the core of the Exercise was the demonstration of the ADFs capability of moving fuel from a ship to land without support from fixed infrastructure, which falls into its light ship-to-shore transfer capability.

Rojoef Manuel

Royal Australian Air Force to Receive New Bulk Fuel Facility

The Royal Australian Air Force will develop a bulk fuel infrastructure in the country’s Northern Territory.

29 December

Asia Pacific

Australian army soldier with Ghost Robotics robot

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Military Research Facilities Receive Equipment Upgrade

Australia has invested $21.5 million to upgrade its military research facilities with modernized capabilities.

28 December

Asia Pacific

OTHELLO-P ELO-5220P Optical & Acoustic Gunfire Detection System

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

Australian Combat Vehicles to Receive Advanced Threat Detection System

L3Harris and Elta Systems will deliver advanced threat detection and response systems to the Australian military.

13 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Unveils ‘Ghost Shark’ Unmanned Submarine Prototype

Australia has unveiled an early prototype of its “Ghost Shark” unmanned submarine for testing and experimentation.

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