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Aug- 2023 -

30 August

Navy Strategic Systems Programs tests the Second Stage Solid Rocket Motor

Booz Allen Opens Maryland Facility to Support Critical US Military Needs

Booz Allen Hamilton has launched a new facility in Maryland to provide specialized engineering solutions for the US Department of Defense.

30 August

Technology

A Guardian syncs data from a wearable device to a phone during a Continuous Fitness Assessment, or CFA, study informational session hosted by an Air Force Research Laboratory team at a facility near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 8, 2023. The CFA study is a two-year voluntary effort with Guardians to assess the use of wearable fitness devices that measure physical activity. The CFA is part of the U.S. Space Force’s Holistic Health Approach, an initiative that promotes wellness through positive behaviors and seeks to replace traditional military fitness tests with data from continuous monitoring technology. (U.S. Space Force photo / Rick Eldridge).

Rojoef Manuel

AFRL Tests Smartwatch for US Military Physical Fitness Assessments

AFRL has partnered with Garmin to study the application of smartwatches in supporting annual physical fitness assessments for warfighters.

24 August

Air

Joe Saballa

Indian Tejas Fighter Jet Fires ASTRA Beyond-Visual-Range Missile for First Time

The Indian defense ministry has announced the first-ever test-firing of its ASTRA beyond-visual-range missile from the Tejas combat aircraft.

21 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

S100 Crew from 822X Squadron and Defence Science and Technology Group personnel discuss the S100 Bathymetric LiDAR Sensor trials on the Flight Deck of HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Raider 23. *** Local Caption *** In July 2023 the Australian Defence Force conducted Exercise Sea Raider across the coast of North Queensland. Exercise Sea Raider certified the Amphibious Ready Unit and saw the Australian Amphibious Force train closely with the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Choules, as well as a beach landing force comprising of infantry, armoured vehicles, artillery, aviation and logistic elements optimised for amphibious raids and assaults. The Sea Series of exercises enhances joint interoperability of the Australian Army and Royal Australian Navys amphibious capabilities.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Tests Laser-Equipped Drone to Map Amphibious Landings

The Australian Defence Force has trialed a drone-based laser-firing sensor to map beaches and the seabed for amphibious landings.

14 August

Air

The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop Completes In-Flight Mission Transfer on USAF B-2 Spirit

Northrop Grumman has completed an integrated airborne mission transfer demonstration on a US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber in Missouri.

11 August

Air

(l-r) No.35 Squadron loadmasters Warrant Officer Shaunn Segon and Corporal Mackenzie Golightly prepare to perform an airdrop over Mt. Bundy Range in the Northern Territory. *** Local Caption *** On 22 July 23, No. 35 Squadron (35SQN) completed interoperability training with Marine Rotational Force Darwin, conducting two airdrop flights over Mount Bundy Training Area in the Northern Territory. The C-27J Spartan dropped four Light Equipment and three Container Delivery System loads each flight. The United States Marine Corps personnel conducted the Drop Zone survey, constructed the airdrop loads, and performed drop zone safety officer duties on the ground, enabling the airdrop to occur. This training achieved further synergy between Australia and partner nations, strengthening our important partnership with the United States. 35SQN is located at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, with a C-27J is currently based in Darwin for Exercise Talisman Sabre until early August.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, US Conduct Airdrop Training in Northern Territory

Royal Australian Air Force, US Marine Corps have conducted airdrop training in the Northern Territory to enhance joint logistics operations.

10 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Kratos, Hypersonix to Promote DART AE Scramjet Drone to US Market

Kratos and Hypersonix Launch Systems have signed a teaming agreement to offer scramjet demonstrators for US customers.

7 August

Arms

A United States Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires a MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) at Delamere Air Weapons Range, Northern Territory.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Fires First ATACMS Missile in Northern Territory

Australia has fired its first army tactical missile system in the Northern Territory to demonstrate capability for its northern borders.

4 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

USAF’s AI-Piloted Valkyrie Jet Drone Completes Maiden Flight

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has completed the first flight of an artificial intelligence-piloted XQ-58A Valkyrie drone in Florida.

3 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

French, Chinese Missiles Sink Indonesian Frigate in Sea Trial

The Indonesian military demonstrated the lethality of its French- and Chinese-made anti-ship missiles during its Joint Exercise 2023.

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