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May- 2024 -

22 May

War

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine to Receive Australian Marine Boats to Bolster River Fleet

Australia is sending state-of-the-art inflatable boats to Ukraine as part of a $65.6 million military aid package.

15 May

Technology

Joe Saballa

Australian Army Tests MantisX Weapons Accuracy Tracking System

The Australian Defence Force is testing the effectiveness of its new MantisX weapons accuracy tracking system.

13 May

Land

At RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, personnel from No. 17 Squadron stand on parade during the Change of Command ceremony. *** Local Caption *** Wing Commander Shane Smith retired from the ADF after 41 years of service, handing over command of No. 17 Squadron and the role of Senior Australian Defence Force Officer at RAAF Base Tindal. The parade and ceremony on 10 March 2023 celebrated Wing Commander Smiths long career and welcomed the incoming Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Fiona Pearce. Squadron and base personnel, alongside Katherine community leaders, praised Wing Commander Smiths leadership during this defining period in RAAF Base Tindals history.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Provide ‘Critical’ Upgrades for Military Buildings in Katherine

Canberra is investing $27.6 million in major upgrades to military infrastructures in Katherine, Northern Territory.

8 May

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Improve Additional Military Facilities in Northern Territory

Australia announced an additional investment to upgrade military infrastructure and capabilities across the Northern Territory.

7 May

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australian PM Calls China Warplane Conduct ‘Unacceptable’

Australia chastised China over its "unacceptable" behavior in international airspace, accusing a Chinese warplane of firing flares in the path of one of its navy helicopters.

3 May

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Craig to Supply New Body Armor to Australian Defence Force

Craig International Ballistics has received a contract to provide body armor for the Australian Defence Force.

1 May

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

New Zealand Says No Quick Membership of AUKUS Tech Pact

New Zealand's foreign minister ruled out quickly joining a landmark defense technology pact between Australia, the UK, and the US but lampooned critics as "out of date."

Apr- 2024 -

29 April

War

Rojoef Manuel