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May- 2023 -

31 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

UK, US, Australia Jointly Test AI-Enabled Drone Swarm

The UK has conducted its first military trial of an artificial intelligence-enabled drone swarm in collaboration with the US and Australia.

25 May

Technology

Australian Army soldiers from the 8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Battalion conduct buddy checks during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defence (CBRN-D) training serial at Gallipoli Barracks, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Soldiers from 8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, conducted chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN-D) training in April at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Members were educated about what to do in a location with a CBRN-D threat, and how to rapidly apply personal protective equipment. They were also trained on how to treat a casualty in that environment and evacuate them from the area.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Defence Force Unveils Hazardous Environment Research Center

Australia has launched a research center to support warfighters operating in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear environments.

19 May

Air

Joe Saballa

Australia to Provide Surveillance Drones to Philippines

Australia said it would provide surveillance drones and other high-tech equipment to the Philippines to boost its maritime patrol capabilities.

17 May

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Orders 78 Bushmasters to Replenish Stockpiles Sent to Ukraine

Australia will buy 78 Bushmaster protected vehicles for $106 million to replenish stockpiles sent to Ukraine for its war against Russia.

9 May

Technology

A bomb disposal robot from the Queensland Police Service identifies a suspicious package placed outside of the Country Bank Stadium as part of Exercise Austral Shield 22 in Townsville, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Austral Shield 2022 is designed to exercise the Australian Defence Forces short-notice contingency reaction in the execution of Domestic Security Response options to a domestic security threat, in accordance with Part IIIAAA of the Defence Act 1903. Held this year in Townsville, the exercise utilises a Special Operations element and Reserve forces mobilised from Sydney and Brisbane at short notice to assist the Queensland Police Service in the execution of Domestic Security Response against a simulated terror threat. Exercises like Austral Shield are an essential part of maintaining an agile and ready force. The Australian Defence Force maintains short notice and specialist capabilities that may be called upon, under Commonwealth direction, to assist the civilian authorities in responding to violent incidents, including terrorism.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Invests in Local Production of New Bomb Disposal Robots

Australia has contracted L3Harris Micreo to deliver up to 80 explosive ordnance disposal robots for the country’s military.

8 May

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Australian Navy Taps Rheinmetall for Anti-Ship Missile Defense System

The Royal Australian Navy has awarded Rheinmetall a $138 million contract to deliver anti-ship missile defense systems.

5 May

Sea

Joe Saballa

US Clears $207M Maritime Surveillance Systems Sale to Australia

The US State Department has greenlighted the potential sale of Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Expeditionary mission systems to Australia.

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.

Rojoef Manuel

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 -

27 April

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Ditches Self-Propelled Howitzer Acquisition for M142 HIMARS

The Australian government is calling off procuring additional self-propelled howitzers in favor of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.

24 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Unveils Biggest Defense Reform in Decades

Australia launched its biggest defense shakeup in decades, vowing to turn a military that is "no longer fit for purpose" into a fighting force that could deter China or any would-be foe.

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