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Jul- 2024 -

15 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The Quantum Systems Vector 2-in-1 and Sypaq Systems CorvoX *** Local Caption *** The Quantum Systems Vector 2-in-1 and Sypaq Systems CorvoX will provide the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force with small uncrewed aerial systems designed to operate across a range of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, enhancing situational awareness, force protection and the potency of Defences capabilities across land and littoral operations. These systems will be able to operate from or within confined areas, including small marine craft, urban environments and close vegetation, and work together with and complement crewed systems on a range of missions. This enables Army and Air Force to secure and control strategic land positions without placing our people in harms way, hold potential adversaries at risk, and support a broader strategy of denial. These capabilities are acquired as part of Project Defence 129 and deliver enhanced situational awareness and increased force protection through the acquisition and sustainment of tactical to nano-UAS platforms capable of operating across the spectrum of maritime and land force operations.

Australia Purchases Small Drones for Army, Air Force

Canberra has signed more than $67.6 million in contracts to procure small unmanned aerial systems for the army and air force.

10 July

Commentary

South Korea special forces during a drill.

Jihoon Yu and Yonghan Park

Enhancing AUKUS: The Strategic Case for Including South Korea

Including South Korea in AUKUS would bolster the collective defense posture against rising regional threats and enhance the strategic balance in East Asia.

8 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Australia Buys Precision Loitering Munition Used in Ukraine

The Australian government has announced the acquisition of Switchblade 300 precision loitering munitions from American manufacturer AeroVironment.

4 July

Land

Royal Australian Air Force's new Air Traffic Control sensor

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Air Force Traffic Control Sensor Achieves Initial Operational Capability

Hensoldt has confirmed the initial operational capability of a new Air Traffic Control sensor for the Royal Australian Air Force.

4 July

Asia Pacific

Soldier using laptop in computer server room

Staff Writer With AFP

Amazon to Build ‘Top Secret’ Cloud for Australia’s Spies

Top-secret Australian military intelligence will be stored on a custom cloud server built by US tech giant Amazon for $1.3 billion, Canberra said.

Jun- 2024 -

26 June

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

First Australian AUKUS Submarine Maintenance Group Trains in Pearl Harbor

Australia has sent its first team to Pearl Harbor to train in sustainment for the government’s upcoming AUKUS submarines.

25 June

Asia Pacific

Juster Domingo

Australia Orders Two More Guardian-Class Boats From Austal

Australia has ordered two additional Guardian-class patrol boats from Austal valued at 39 million Australian dollars ($26 million).

21 June

Sea

An artist's impression of the Hunter-class frigate.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Begins Construction of First Australian Hunter Frigate

BAE Systems has commenced construction of the Royal Australian Navy’s first Hunter-class heavy frigate as part of a contract in 2018.

19 June

Arms

AIM Defence co-founder Dr Jae Daniel explains the operation of the AIM Defence Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons System to Australian Army Director General Future Land Warfare Brigadier James Davis at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. *** Local Caption *** The AIM Defence Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons System live-fire demonstration is the final stage of a joint RICO/Jericho investment spanning over five years. AIM Defence design, build, test, and manufacture high-powered laser solutions. The demonstration took place in Puckapunyal, Victoria on 27-31 May 2024 and showcased the Fractl Portable High Energy Laser and how it can be used by the Australian Army.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Military Demos Fractl Laser Weapon in Victoria

The Australian Defence Force has tested its Fractl Portable High Energy Laser at the Puckapunyal Military Area in Victoria.

14 June

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

First Australian Navy Team to Train in US on AUKUS Submarine Ops

The Royal Australian Navy has sent its first batch of sailors to an AUKUS nuclear-powered attack submarine training in Groton, Connecticut.

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