Australian Army • Page 5 of 6

Oct- 2023 -

24 October

Three soldiers in camo uniform test out a hihg-frequency device. They are huddled together in the middle of the frame.

Australia Taps Mitsubishi for Military Laser Development

Australia has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to develop laser technology to enhance surveillance and survivability of defense platforms.

18 October

Asia Pacific

The 76mm medium caliber gun (MCG) installed at West Head gunnery range in Flinders, Victoria is seen firing a round of ammunition towards the sea.

Juster Domingo

Australia Decommissions 30-Year-Old Medium Caliber Gun

Australia has decommissioned the 76mm medium caliber gun installed at West Head gunnery range after 30 years of service.

5 October

Asia Pacific

HMAS Stalwart, a Royal Australian Navy ship, is seen docked in a pier. It faces to the right, and "A304" is seen painted on its right side. On the middle right side of the background, another ship can be seen docked in the pier.

Juster Domingo

Australian Warships Set Sail for Regional Presence Deployment

Three Royal Australian Navy ships are set to be deployed in Indo-Pacific waters as part of Australia's commitment to upholding regional peace.

Sep- 2023 -

29 September

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Retires Taipan Helicopters After Crash

Australia's military said it was abandoning its MRH-30 Taipan helicopter fleet ahead of schedule, after one plunged into the sea in July, killing four crew members.

28 September

Asia Pacific

Australian Army soldiers arrive at Melville Island, Northern Territory, by Zodiac after a patrolling around the waters of Darwin as part of Exercise Predators Run 23

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Shakes Up Army in Shift to Long-Range Deterrence

Australia announced a "major restructuring" of the army featuring a new long-range strike capacity, as it adapts to China's growing military clout in the Asia-Pacific region.

19 September

Asia Pacific

An Australian submarine surfaces from the waters in the foreground. Land is seen peeking in the far background, with the whole scene illuminated by sunlight peering out of the clouds above.

Juster Domingo

Australia Plans $3B Fund to Expedite US Nuclear Sub Delivery

Australia is planning to invest $3 billion to expedite the delivery of five nuclear-powered submarines purchased from the US.

18 September

Asia Pacific

Seven uniformed personnel from the Australian Defence Force use metal detectors to search for potentially dangerous war remnants in a field in Nauru. They are deployed as members of the ordnance mission Operation Render Safe.

Juster Domingo

Australia Leads Multinational War Cleanup Efforts in Nauru

The Australian Defence Force has led the deployment of hazard disposal units on the Pacific island of Nauru.

18 September

Asia Pacific

Australian Army recruits from 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka conduct a wall vault during physical training at Blamey Barracks Kapooka, New South Wales. *** Local Caption *** The 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka is the home of the soldier. Australian Army recruits begin their ADF journey at Blamey Barracks in Kapooka, NSW where they are taught mental and physical resilience, military drill, field craft, navigation, teamwork, confidence, and marksmanship.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Trials Faster Training Course for Army Recruits

The Australian Department of Defence is testing a new military course that speeds up the training process of army recruits by 25 percent.

Aug- 2023 -

18 August

Space

Joe Saballa

China Deploys ‘Hundreds’ of Satellites to Monitor US-Australia Drills: Report

China has deployed a swarm of reconnaissance satellites to monitor two major military exercises involving the US and Australia.

14 August

Land

Joe Saballa

Australia Equips Bushmaster Vehicles With SATCOM Capabilities

The Australian Department of Defence has announced the integration of satellite communication systems into the country’s Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles.

JOIN 100,000+ FOR DEFENSE NEWS, TRENDS & INSIGHTS

JOIN 100,000+
FOR DEFENSE NEWS, TRENDS & INSIGHTS