Australia

May- 2021 -

6 May

Australian Army Lieutenant coordinates the replenishment of Charlie Company at Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Brolga Run, August 13, 2020

Australian Armed Forces to Cease Use of Israel Defense System

Beginning in June, the armed forces of Australia will stop using the Battle Management System manufactured by Israel's largest private arms firm.

4 May

HMAS Sydney fires an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile for the first time during Combat System Sea Qualification Trials in the Southern Californian Exercise Area off the coast of the United States.

Tong Ong

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Australian Navy Conducts Test-Fire of ESSM Missile

The Royal Australian Navy has successfully conducted a test firing of its Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile for the first time from the Hobart-class Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Sydney.

Apr- 2021 -

28 April

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Staff Writer with AFP

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Australia to Upgrade Military Bases With Eye on Pacific Tensions

Australia announced Wednesday it would upgrade military bases in its far north and expand joint drills with US forces after warnings about the "drums of war" beating in the Pacific region.

26 April

Joe Saballa

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US Approves SkyGuardian, Equipment Sale to Australia

The US government has approved the sale of 12 MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones to Australia.

15 April

Inder Singh Bisht

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BAE Increases Funding for Australian Hypersonic Weapons

BAE Systems Australia has announced additional funding for the development of Canberra’s hypersonic weapons capabilities.

Nov- 2020 -

3 November

Staff Writer with AFP

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India Hosts Key Naval Exercise with Eye on China

India, Australia, Japan, and the United States started a strategic navy drill Tuesday in the Bay of Bengal, with all four countries keeping a wary eye on China's growing military power.

Jun- 2020 -

30 June

Staff Writer with AFP

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Australia to Boost Defense Spending as China Tensions Rise

Australia will announce a substantial increase in defense spending and focus on projecting military power in the Indo-Pacific amid escalating tensions with China.

Nov- 2019 -

7 November

Staff Writer with AFP

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New US-led coalition launches Operation Sentinel to protect Persian Gulf shipping

The new US-led naval International Maritime Security Construct launched Operation Sentinel to protect shipping in the Persian Gulf

Oct- 2019 -

29 October

Staff Writer with AFP

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US awards Lockheed Martin $7 billion contract for 114 F-35 stealth fighters

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $7 billion contract to procure 114 F-35 joint strike fighter aircraft for domestic and foreign military sales

Sep- 2019 -

26 September

Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets

Fergus Kelly

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BAE awarded $2.7 billion APKWS laser-guided rocket production contract

BAE Systems was awarded an almost $2.7 billion contract to procure Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System precision guidance units for 2.75-inch rockets