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Nov- 2023 -

8 November

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

A uniformed personnel peeks inside a quantum tech display in a technology convention.

Juster Domingo

Australia Sees $200 Million Disruptive Tech Research Investment

Research initiative Defence Trailblazer is investing over $200 million in disruptive new technologies for the Australian Defence Force.

Oct- 2023 -

31 October

Air

Australian Army soldiers from 1st Armoured Regiment solo jump during the accelerated freefall course at Adelaide Skydiving Centre, South Australia.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Conducts Freefall Training to Mitigate Stress in Soldiers

The Australian Army has conducted freefall training to mitigate warfighters’ combat stress in Lower Light, South Australia.

27 October

Land

Joe Saballa

Australia Trains With Robotic M113AS4 Armored Personnel Carriers

The Australian Army recently showcased its robotic M113AS4 Armored Personnel Carriers equipped with integrated remote weapon systems.

24 October

Technology

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

Juster Domingo

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