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Jun- 2024 -

25 June

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.

5 June

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Greenlights Life Extension Program for Collins Submarines

Australia is revamping the first of its six Collins-class submarines to extend their service life until the 2040s.

5 June

Sea

Navy Training Systems Centre-West building at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. *** Local Caption *** The new Navy Training Systems Centre - West (NTSC-W) was officially opened on Wednesday, May 15 at HMAS Stirling, WA. The new training building will provide students based in the west with access to specialist and simulated systems training facilities without having to travel to the east coast. The NTSC-W opening was attended by Commodore Training, John Stavridis, CSC, RAN, who unveiled the official plaque and Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling, Captain Ken Burleigh, ADC, RAN.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Opens Arafura Patrol Vessel Training Hub on Garden Island

Australia has opened a waterfront training center on HMAS Stirling, Garden Island to upskill its Arafura offshore patrol vessel operators.

4 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Short on Troops, Australia Opens Military to Non-Citizens

Australia will allow non-citizens to join its armed forces, the government said, as the sparsely populated nation struggles to meet recruitment targets.

3 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Australian Army to Finally Introduce ‘Owl’ Electric-Powered Suicide Drone

The Australian Army will finally induct a new, electric-powered kamikaze drone that has been in development for more than two years.

3 June

Technology

Australian Army Role 2 Basic field hospital set up by the 3rd Health Battalion during Exercise Rhino Run at Cultana Training Area. *** Local Caption *** The 3rd Health Battalion deployed their Role 2 Basic into the field environment on Exercise Rhino Run 2024. The Role 2 Basic is a manoeuvrable and deployable field hospital designed to offer urgent medical care, including resuscitation, surgery and critical care post-evacuation via medics in the field. The Role 2 Basic is suitable for all shape, deter and respond operations and is able to be deployed at short notice due to its ease of movement. Exercise Rhino Run 2024 is the culminating force generation event for the 9th Brigade in 2024 involving 1st Armoured Regiment, 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 10th/27th Battalion, Royal South Australia Regiment, 9th Combat Service Support Battalion, Headquarters 9th Brigade personnel, and equipment external supports from 3rd Health Battalion and United States Marine Corps. The activity includes a number of carefully synchronised unit live and dry fire activities in the Cultana Training Area (CUTA) with Direct Command Units working together to deliver individual and team training outcomes through supported and supporting arrangements.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Military Showcases Frontline-Deployable Hospital

The Australian Defence Force has demonstrated a maneuverable surgical medical treatment hub for frontline applications.

May- 2024 -

29 May

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Forms Consortium to Design Nuclear Submarine Yard in Osborne

Australia has selected defense industry partners to provide the concept design of a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard in Osborne.

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