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Jul- 2024 -

8 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Australia Buys Precision Loitering Munition Used in Ukraine

The Australian government has announced the acquisition of Switchblade 300 precision loitering munitions from American manufacturer AeroVironment.

Jun- 2024 -

5 June

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop to Supply Bushmaster Chain Guns for Australian Redback IFVs

Australia’s Redback infantry fighting vehicle will be fitted with the Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Gun.

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.

May- 2024 -

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.

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.

Apr- 2024 -

18 April

Land