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May- 2023 -

9 May

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.

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.

21 April

Technology

Royal Australian Navy's third Evolved Cape-class patrol boat ADV Cape Naturaliste

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Introduces AI-Based Ship Hull Design Software

Austal has introduced its DeepMorpher software, a new artificial intelligence technology for ship hull prototype development.

19 April

Asia Pacific

Members of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Manoeuvre Support Platoon, provide direct fire support with .50 Cal machineguns during the final Battlegroup Samichon assault at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber on 20 July. *** Local Caption *** The Talisman Saber series of exercises is the principal Australian and United States Military Training activity focused on the planning and conduct of mid-intensity high end war fighting. Exercise Talisman Saber is the largest combined, joint military exercise undertaken by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and provides invaluable experience to ADF personnel to improve combat training, readiness and interoperability, exposing participants to a wide spectrum of military capabilities and training experiences. The biennial exercise was conducted for the seventh time in 2017, involving more than 30,000 US and Australian participants, operating in the maritime, land and air environments.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, US to Host ‘Largest-Ever’ Bilateral Exercise

Australia and the US will hold their largest bilateral exercise, with approximately 30,000 military personnel expected to participate.

18 April

Air

Joe Saballa

Australia’s Troubled Taipan Choppers Did Not Get Crucial Software Upgrade: Report

Defense insiders have claimed that Australia’s fleet of Taipan helicopters did not receive the necessary software upgrade to operate safely.

11 April

Asia Pacific

Ronald Watkins

Australia Buys Commercial Ship From Norway for Undersea Military Ops

Australia purchased a Norwegian commercial vessel for 110 million Australian dollars, which it will convert for undersea military operations.

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