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Mar- 2024 -

27 March

Australia Buys Laser Weapon That Shoots Down 50 Drones in One Charge

The Australian Defence Force has procured a new laser weapon that can reportedly shoot down over 50 drones in one charge.

Feb- 2024 -

14 February

Land

SGT Chris Hughes, LCPL Ben Crawford and TPR Liam Skinner supported testing of the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle *** Local Caption *** Testing of the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle was recently undertaken in Germany, by members of CASG Land Domain and 2/14 LHR (QMI). Tests included firing the MK30-2 cannon and MAG58 machine gun in extreme weather conditions, as well as testing the new programmable munitions capability. Three soldiers from 2/14 LHR (QMI) were involved in testing at the Rheinmetall site in Unterluss, Germany, where the vehicles Lance 2.0 turret was designed and initial production has commenced. The visit included a brief on the Block II vehicle design, operation of the Combat Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance system and new weapon control systems. Development of these systems included input from 2/14 LHR soldiers, leveraging their experience with the Block I vehicles.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Obtains New Boxer Design Input From Soldiers

The Australian Army has collected vehicle layout suggestions from soldiers to support the new design of its upcoming Boxer Block II fleet.

6 February

Land

F/A-18A/B Hornets A21-044 and A21-117 ready for a sortie during Exercise Talisman Sabre 21 under carefull watch by the Flightline Supervisor. *** Local Caption *** No. 75 Squadron F/A-18A/B Hornet operations alongside MV-22B Ospreys from the VMM-363 U.S Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron during Exercise Talisman Sabre 21 at RAAF Base Townsville.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Enhance Air, Ground Military Infrastructure in North Queensland

The Australian government has announced an investment to modernize critical air and land military infrastructure in North Queensland.

2 February

Land

20050408adf8266562_0014.JPG Caption: Deep Caption: Soldiers and their vehicles of the Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) parade for the Commander of the 1st Brigade, Brigadier John Cantwell, at Robertson Barracks in Darwin following the completion of their Mission Rehearsal Exercise. The solders are being farewelled prior to their deployment to southeast Iraq, surrounded by their families and fellow members of the 1st Brigade.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Revamp Army Infrastructure in Darwin

Australia has announced an investment to upgrade army infrastructure in Robertson Barracks and the Howard Springs South in Darwin.

Jan- 2024 -

12 January

Sea

An Australian Army Landing Craft Mechanised Mk8 (LCM8) from 10 Forces Support Battalion arrives in Cairns, Queensland as part of Australian Defence Force support recovery efforts in the region after Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force is providing support to the Queensland Reconstruction Agency to access and resupply isolated and vulnerable communities in the vicinity of Douglas, Cook and Wujal Wujal ahead of the wet season. Defence is providing Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters and a landing craft to transport bulk resupply and delivery of engineering equipment into isolated communities currently recovering from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Additionally, Defence will provide personnel and equipment to help clear access and larger scale debris to isolated communities, as well as specialist aviation and maritime planning and light engineering support.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Commences Operator Training for Future Littoral Maneuver Fleet

The Australian Department of Defence has begun training future operators of the country’s upcoming littoral maneuver fleet.

Dec- 2023 -

21 December

Asia Pacific

The South Korean K9 Thunder conducting test firing at a testing facility in South Korea.

Inder Singh Bisht

Huntsman Vehicle Demonstrates Automatic Fire and Explosion Suppression

A trio of firms has demonstrated the automatic fire and explosion suppression capability of the Huntsman family of vehicles, contracted by Australia.

13 December

Land

Australian Army soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment detain a simulated enemy during an urban clearance on Exercise Green Blaze at James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Australian Army soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment conducted live-fire combat shooting serials, full mission profiles and air mobility operations as part of Exercise Green Blaze from 23 Oct 24 Nov 2023 at Lavarack Barracks and Mount Stuart Training Area, Townsville, Queensland.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Army Practices Night Urban Clearance Operation

The Australian Army has held a night-time urban clearance training at the abandoned Capricorn International Resort in Yeppoon.

Nov- 2023 -

15 November

Technology

Australian and Singaporean defence personnel conduct CBRN training on board HMAS Brisbane whilst alongside in Sembawang *** Local Caption *** Australian Army special operations force soldiers from the Special Operations Engineer Regiment (SOER) joined 36th and 39th Battalion, Singapore Combat Engineers, specialists for counter-CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives) training in Singapore as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. The Australian Army and Singapore Army combat engineers conducted training together in Singapore and on the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane to share skills and further enhance interoperability. SOER counter-CBRNE specialist soldiers are highly trained and responsible for developing Australian Defence Force doctrine and ensuring the ADF is equipped to meet current and future needs. SOER is an Australian Army special operations force unit within Special Forces Group providing the Australian Government with unique technical capabilities in support of the national interest.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, Singapore Train for Hazardous Scenario Missions

Australia and Singapore have trained to improve interoperability in counter-chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives missions.

8 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australian Military ‘Less Capable, Ready’ for Future Threats: Former Army Chief

A former Australian Army official has criticized the government’s defense spending, saying the Australian Defence Forces are becoming less capable and ready to face future threats.

1 November

Asia Pacific