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Jun- 2024 -

14 June

Sea

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.

28 May

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Bombardier Defense Opens New Office in Australia

Canadian aerospace company Bombardier Defense has inaugurated a new office in Australia to enhance its presence in the Asia-Pacific.

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.

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