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1 September

US ‘Global Train and Equip’ Projects Experience ‘Persistent Issues’: GAO

A US government watchdog has found that the country’s "Global Train and Equip" program experienced issues in delivery and equipment provision.

1 September

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 -

31 August

Accrete AI's Argus anomaly detection artificial intelligence software

Ronald Watkins

USSOCOM to Use AI to Detect Disinformation Threats on Social Media

US Special Operations Command has contracted Accrete AI to deploy software that detects “real time” disinformation threats on social media.

31 August

Inder Singh Bisht

HII Awarded $155M to Outfit Zumwalt Destroyer With Hypersonic Weapon

HII has been awarded $155 million to modernize the US Navy's USS Zumwalt destroyer, including outfitting it with hypersonic weapons.

31 August

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Arms MC-130J Cargo Aircraft With JASSM Long-Range Missile

The US Air Force recently demonstrated the loading, unloading, and arming of an MC-130J Commando II aircraft with AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles.

31 August

Joe Saballa

US Military Eyes Taiwan-Facing Port in Philippines

The US military is reportedly considering building a Taiwan-facing port in the northernmost islands of the Philippines.

31 August

Joe Saballa

Israel, US to Conduct Drills Simulating Attack on Iran Nuclear Facilities

The Israeli military will conduct a series of joint exercises with the US, including a simulation of a potential attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

31 August

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves First Arms to Taiwan Under Foreign Aid Program

The US has for the first time approved direct military aid to Taiwan under an assistance program aimed at foreign governments as worries grow over China.

31 August