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Nov- 2023 -

15 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwanese Soldiers May Soon Train on US Soil

Taiwanese soldiers may soon be permitted to train on US soil to prepare for a potential armed conflict with China.

8 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil

The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

Oct- 2023 -

10 October

Asia Pacific

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft is seen flying above a body of water in the background.

Juster Domingo

Australia Aids Papua New Guinea Air Ops With C-27J Aircraft

Australian has sent a C-27J Spartan to Papua New Guinea to integrate the military transport aircraft’s capabilities with the country’s PAC-750 aircraft.

Sep- 2023 -

18 September

Sea

Joe Saballa

Germany, Norway Begin Construction of Identical Submarines

Germany and Norway have begun constructing identical submarines to boost their maritime defense and strengthen military collaboration.

1 September

Asia Pacific

No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules A97-448 and A97-467 on the RAAF Base Richmond flightline. Both aircraft have been fitted with Ka-Band Satellite Communications antennas. *** Local Caption *** A second C-130J Hercules has been fitted with a Ka-Band Satellite Communications (SATCOM) antenna, providing aircrew and embarked personnel with high-speed data connectivity whilst on missions around the globe. The Ka-band SATCOM system was installed on C-130J A97-467, and follows an installation of the same system on A97-448 in 2017. Air Force plans to equip a total of six C-130Js with the SATCOM system, which can support live-streaming of high-definition video, in-flight mission planning, and coordination with headquarters and other nodes around the world.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Defence Force Joins European Military Transport Organization

Australia has officially joined the Movement Coordination Center - Europe , making the nation the first non-NATO member of the organization.

Aug- 2023 -

29 August

War

Rojoef Manuel

Finland Announces $100M Additional Military Aid to Ukraine

Finland will deliver additional military aid to Ukraine to support its defense against the Russian invasion.

21 August

Business

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock, Polish Armaments Group to Launch Joint Venture

Babcock and the Polish Armaments Group have signed a framework agreement to establish a shipbuilding and equipment support joint venture.

Jul- 2023 -

28 July

Air

California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly in tight formation the Pacific Ocean, California

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force, Allies Bolster Logistics Support Partnership

The US Air Force and counterparts from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada collaborate to enhance combined logistics support.

13 July

War

Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Government has provided further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, including two ambulance variants, to aid the Government of Ukraines response to Russias unrelenting and illegal aggression. Australias response follows a direct request from President Zelenskyy during his address to a joint sitting of the Parliament of Australia on 31 March 2022. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle was built in Australia to provide protected mobility transport, safely moving soldiers to a battle area prior to dismounting for close combat. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is well suited to provide protection to the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and Ukrainian civilians against mines and improvised explosive devices, shrapnel from artillery and small arms fire. The vehicles have been painted olive green to suit the operating environment. Additionally, a Ukrainian flag is painted on either side with the words United with Ukraine stencilled in English and Ukrainian to acknowledge our commitment and support to the Government and people of Ukraine. The ambulances will have the traditional red cross emblem. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles will be fitted with radios, a global positioning system and additional bolt-on armour increasing their protection.

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive 30 More Bushmasters From Australia

Australia will supply 30 additional Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to Ukraine to assist in its resistance to Russia’s invasion.

12 July

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall Clinches $2B Caracal Air Assault Vehicle Contract for Germany, Netherlands

Rheinmetall has received a $2-billion contract to deliver up to 3,508 Caracal air assault vehicles for the German and Dutch armed forces.

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