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11 November

Sea

A rigid hull inflatable boat moves to the action scene during the NCIS filming in Sydney Harbour, NSW. *** Local Caption *** Navy people, ships and aircraft add authenticity and action to NCIS: Sydney, the first international edition of the highly successful US television series. The series premiers in Australia on 10 November and in the United States on 13 November. For Navy, NCIS: Sydney is an opportunity to amplify Navys current recruiting campaign to attract more talented men and women to join for a meaningful career option.

Ukraine to Enhance Maritime, Coastal Defense With 14 Australian Military Boats

Australia has announced it will send 14 rigid-hull inflatable boats to Ukraine to amplify the country’s maritime and coastal capabilities in response to Russia’s continued aggression.

8 November

Land

Babcock's new facility in Woodville North, Adelaide

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock Inaugurates Adelaide Facility for Australian Army, Navy Programs

Babcock has opened a facility in Adelaide, to expand manufacturing and repair capabilities in support of Australia’s army and navy programs.

7 November

Asia Pacific

Australian Army soldier instructs Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel on using the EF88 Austeyr rifle during Exercise Keris Woomera 2024.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia, Indonesia Enhance Cooperation in ‘Largest’ Joint Drills

Australia announced "the largest combined joint activity in recent history" with Indonesia strengthening regional security cooperation.

6 November

Sea

ADV Cape Schanck (313) Evolved Cape-class patrol boat

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Delivers Eighth Evolved Cape Patrol Vessel to Royal Australian Navy

Austal has turned over the Royal Australian Navy’s eighth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat in Henderson, Western Australia.

5 November

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Australia Abandons Military Satellite Project With Lockheed Martin

Australia has ceased its procurement of a single-orbit Geostationary Earth Orbit-based satellite communications system from Lockheed Martin Australia.

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31 October

Asia Pacific

A Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter is seen flying over a desert plains. The dry, almost barren ground below has a pale yellow color. The helicopter's four spinning blades are blurry from its rotation. The helicopter's paint is dark green.

Christine Casimiro

Australian Black Hawks Advance Towards Initial Operational Status

The Australian Army is preparing its Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet and crew for initial operational status.

31 October

Asia Pacific

Rendered photo of C2 Robotics Australia Speartooth LUUV

Christine Casimiro

Thales Australia, C2 Robotics Partner to Enhance ‘Speartooth’ LUUV

Thales Australia will integrate its sovereign sonar sensor technology into “Speartooth,” a large uncrewed underwater vehicle (LUUV) made by Australian company C2 Robotics.

30 October

Asia Pacific

The United States Army launches an M142 HIMARS rocket during the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise as part of Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2024 in Surabaya, Indonesia

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Launches Plan to Build Long-Range Guided Missiles

Australia will ramp up missile manufacturing under a plan unveiled by a top defense official, who said bolstering weapons stockpiles would help keep would-be foes at bay.

30 October

Air

Edge 130 Blue. Photo: FlightWave/Red Cat

Rojoef Manuel

Red Cat to Supply Edge 130 VTOL Drones for Royal Australian Navy

Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings has secured a contract to provide Edge 130 Blue VTOL systems for the Royal Australian Navy.

22 October

Sea

Te Mataili III Guardian-class patrol boat

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Transfers Guardian Patrol Boat to Tuvalu

Australia has handed over a Guardian-class patrol boat to Tuvalu as as part of an initiative to enhance security among its allies in the South Pacific.

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