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May- 2023 -

3 May

Air

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UK, Norway Train Against Fast-Attack Craft to Protect Naval Fleets

The UK Royal Navy and the Royal Norwegian Navy have trained to protect naval fleets against fast-attack craft.

2 May

Air

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport conducting refuelling trials with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15J Eagle.

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Australian KC-30A Tanker, Japanese F-15 Jets Conduct First Air Refueling Trials

Australia and Japan have conducted their first air-to-air refueling trials with a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport and F-15 Eagle fighters.

Apr- 2023 -

28 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

UK, Germany Push Next Phase of Joint Main Battle Tank Ammunition Development

The UK and Germany will begin the next phase of joint advanced armor-piercing ammunition development for main battle tanks.

26 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Embraer, Partners to Boost Portugal’s Defense Industrial Base

Embraer has signed a memorandum of understanding with Portuguese companies to develop Portugal’s technological and defense industrial base.

21 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Hosts European HIMARS Summit in Poland

The US Army has showcased the advantages of the HIMARS interoperability with allied partners in Torun, Poland.

19 April

Asia Pacific

Members of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Manoeuvre Support Platoon, provide direct fire support with .50 Cal machineguns during the final Battlegroup Samichon assault at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber on 20 July. *** Local Caption *** The Talisman Saber series of exercises is the principal Australian and United States Military Training activity focused on the planning and conduct of mid-intensity high end war fighting. Exercise Talisman Saber is the largest combined, joint military exercise undertaken by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and provides invaluable experience to ADF personnel to improve combat training, readiness and interoperability, exposing participants to a wide spectrum of military capabilities and training experiences. The biennial exercise was conducted for the seventh time in 2017, involving more than 30,000 US and Australian participants, operating in the maritime, land and air environments.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, US to Host ‘Largest-Ever’ Bilateral Exercise

Australia and the US will hold their largest bilateral exercise, with approximately 30,000 military personnel expected to participate.

10 April

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall in Talks for Australia-Based Boxer Vehicle Production for Germany

Rheinmetall has confirmed the start of negotiations to produce more than 100 Boxer combat vehicles in Australia for Germany.

4 April

Air

A German Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas flies in formation with four Finnish F/A-18 fighters.

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NATO Fighter Jets Fly in ‘Large-Scale’ Joint Training Over Baltics

More than 20 fighter jets from NATO allies and partners joined a “large-scale” training exercise over Baltic airspace.

Mar- 2023 -

31 March

Arms

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Sweden, Finland Ink Joint Firearms Procurement From Sako

Sweden and Finland have signed a framework agreement to replenish their firearms in partnership with Riihimäk-based weapons provider Sako.

23 March

Sea

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2019) The Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) navigates through the Strait of Hormuz. Hurricane is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dakota Young/Released)

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Egyptian Navy Receives Three Cyclone-Class Coastal Patrol Craft From US

US Naval Forces Central Command has delivered three Cyclone-class coastal patrol vessels to the Egyptian Navy.

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