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Feb- 2023 -

14 February

Sea

HMAS Hobart's rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) returns to the ship on completion of a passenger transfer with HMAS Stalwart as the ships transit through the Indonesian Archipelago during a regional presence deployment. *** Local Caption *** Three Royal Australian Navy ships are currently conducting a regional presence deployment through the Indo-Pacific region. During their deployments HMA Ships Hobart, Stalwart, and Arunta will undertake exercises and engagements with Australia's regional partners. The ships will also conduct engagements as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022, in the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. Regional presence deployments demonstrate Australia's commitment to and engagement with the region. These deployments play a vital role in Australia's long term security and prosperity by protecting Australia's interests, preserving a rules-based order, enhancing cooperation and relationships with regional partners and allies, and developing capability and interoperability.

Rojoef Manuel

Canadian Firm to Deliver Software Solution to Australia’s Small Warship Fleet

Canadian firm OSI Maritime Systems has received a contract to deliver software solutions for the Royal Australian Navy.

9 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Boeing Tests Australia’s New Maritime Communications System

Boeing has conducted a successful trial of the Royal Australian Navy’s new maritime communications system.

8 February

Asia Pacific

Hikvision cameras for sale at an electronics mall in Beijing

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Remove Chinese-Made Cameras From Defense Sites

Australia will strip Chinese-made security cameras from some government buildings to ensure they are "completely secure," the country's defense minister said.

8 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia to Upgrade Growler Electronic Warfare Aircraft

Australia is investing $193 million to upgrade its EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft fleet.

Jan- 2023 -

30 January

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

France, Australia to Supply Ukraine With 155mm Shells

France and Australia will supply Ukraine with 155mm shells needed for artillery pieces provided by the West since Russia's invasion.

26 January

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia to Buy ‘Smart’ Sea Mines as China Deterrence: Report

Australia will reportedly soon buy sea mines worth up to $712 million to help deter potential Chinese aggression.

24 January

Asia Pacific

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.

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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