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8 November

Commander Combat Support Group, Air Commodore Robert Graham (Left) and Combat Support Group Sustainment Enterprise Manager, Brett Kleidon experience the new 'Blue Room' virtual trainer under the guidance of Flight Lieutenant Ben James (Centre) at the Health Operational Conversion Unit RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Commander Combat Support Group, Air Commodore Robert Graham, officially opened the Health Operational Conversion Units new Blue Room in October.The Blue Room is a mixed-reality simulator used to train Air Force medical staff in on board aircraft medical operations and emergency medical evacuation. The Blue Room is the first medical trainer of its kind in the ADF.

Australia Opens Virtual Aeromedical Evacuation Training Hub at Base Amberley

Australia has launched a mixed-reality training center at Base Amberley to upskill practitioners for aeromedical evacuation missions.

8 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Australia’s New Long-Range VTOL Drone ‘STRIX’ Reaches Another Milestone

BAE Systems Australia recently announced that its ambitious long-range drone called STRIX has successfully passed critical design review.

7 November

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

CISA Seeks Next-Gen Cybersecurity Experts From Underserved Communities

CISA has awarded $3 million in contracts to two non-profits to hire and educate new digital security personnel from underserved communities

7 November

Technology

Two Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron, from Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii, troubleshoot a Special Operations Forces Laser Acquisition Marker during training at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., March 24, 2015. The SOFLAM is used to mark targets for aircraft identification as well as provide guidance for precision laser guided munitions during ground base laser designation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Opens Laser Development Center in New Mexico

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch a laser development center at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

7 November

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Seeks Modern Digital Fires Products for Accelerated Kill Chains

The US Army has announced plans to acquire modern digital fires products to improve its decision-making and accelerate kill chains against near-peer threats.

6 November

Cyber

An aerial view of U.S. Naval Base Guam shows several Navy vessels moored in Apra Harbor, March 15. Some of the vessels are in Guam in support of Multi-Sail 2018 and Pacific Partnership 2018. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Stacy D. Laseter)

Rojoef Manuel

Microsoft Discovers Chinese Cyber Group Spying on Guam, Other US Locations

Microsoft has discovered a China-based hacking group targeting network systems and credential access in Guam and other US territories.

6 November

Sea

Joe Saballa

Kraken, L3Harris Join Forces on Dolphin-Like Submersible Drone Development

Kraken Technology has tapped the services of L3Harris to advance and refine its dolphin-like K40 MANTA unmanned surface-subsurface vehicle prototype.

6 November

Technology

A group of Arctic soldiers participating in Arctic Warrior exercise in Alaska.

Rojoef Manuel

DARPA Launches Program to Optimize, Better Predict Team Performance

DARPA has introduced a program to explore whether bio-behavioral meeasures can be used as objective criteria of team performance.

3 November

Sea

Joe Saballa

US Navy Equips ‘Devil Ray’ Unmanned Vessel With Lethal Munitions

The US Navy has announced the successful trial of its T38 “Devil Ray” unmanned surface vessel equipped with lethal munitions.

3 November

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

UK, Singapore Ink Statement Against Ransomware Payments

The UK and Singapore have signed a joint statement opposing payments for cyber-related extortion as part of the Counter Ransomware Initiative.

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