August 2024 - Australia Special Weapons News

Joint Statement on Venezuela Election Australia DFAT 30 Aug 2024 -- The undersigned countries, meeting in Santo Domingo de Guzmán make a strong appeal for wisdom and restraint in Venezuela. At this decisive juncture for Venezuela and the region, all social and political actors must exercise the utmost restraint in their public actions.
Australia-Indonesia Defence Cooperation Agreement Signed Australia DOD 29 Aug 2024 -- Australia and Indonesia are strengthening security ties, with the signing of the Australia‑Indonesia Defence Cooperation Agreement in Indonesia today.
Australia to hold largest-ever joint military exercise with Indonesia in November Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2024 -- Australia said it planned to hold its largest-ever military exercise with Indonesia in November, the first under a new defense pact the two neighbors signed on Thursday, signaling deepening ties in a region fraught with geopolitical tensions.
Joint Leaders' Statement - Pacific Islands Forum, Tonga Prime Minister of Australia 28 Aug 2024
Joint press conference - Pacific Islands Forum Prime Minister of Australia 28 Aug 2024
Pacific leaders back regional police force amid China concerns Radio Free Asia 28 Aug 2024 -- Pacific leaders on Wednesday endorsed a sweeping regional policing initiative despite a warning from a bloc of Melanesian countries that it should not be used for geostrategic advantage by Australia and New Zealand.
Trilateral Maritime Capabilities Test a Stepping-Stone Toward Future AUKUS Successes DoD 28 Aug 2024 -- The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) hosted an event to demonstrate next-generation autonomous systems designed to enhance naval operations, improve situational awareness, and bolster defense capabilities in an increasingly complex maritime environment.
Vice Chief of the Defence Force - Defence Digital Industry Forum, Australian Defence College Australia DOD 28 Aug 2024
Chief Information Officer - Defence Digital Industry Forum, Australian Defence College Australia DOD 28 Aug 202
Digital Strategy and Roadmap to deliver Defence ICT capabilities Australia DOD 28 Aug 2024 -- The Albanese Government has released the 2024 Defence Digital Strategy and Roadmap, which sets out Defence's approach to delivering information and communications technologies (ICT) in support of Australia's national interest.
Operation Render Safe Solomon Islands Australia DOD 27 Aug 2024 -- A multinational contingent led by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has arrived in Solomon Islands to safely dispose of dangerous explosive remnants of war under Operation Render Safe.
Nuclear-powered sub training on track Australia DOD 27 Aug 2024 -- AUKUS has taken another significant step forward with the graduation of three Royal Australian Navy officers from the Royal Navy's (RN) Nuclear Reactor Course in Portsmouth UK.
Statement to mark the 7th anniversary of regimes attack against Rohingya Australia DFAT 25 Aug 2024 -- "Today marks seven years since the Myanmar military's violent attacks caused mass displacement of Rohingya communities."
Australia to command Red Sea task force Australia DOD 23 Aug 2024 -- Australia will assume command of the Combined Maritime Force's Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 from October.
Latest Australian defence industry facility opens in Geelong Australia DOD 23 Aug 2024 -- Some of the world's most advanced defence capabilities will be produced in Geelong, with the Hanwha Defence Australia's Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) officially opening today.
HMAS Broome's final port call Australia DOD 23 Aug 2024 -- For its final voyage, HMAS Broome conducted one last port visit to its namesake town in Western Australia ahead of its upcoming decommissioning later this month.
Joint Statement - Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period DoD 23 Aug 2024 -- The Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia; the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom; and the Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, United States.
Australia - AH-64E Apache Sustainment Support Services DSCA 23 Aug 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of AH-64E Apache Sustainment Support Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Australian Senate passes motion supporting Taiwan's sovereignty CNA 22 Aug 2024 -- The Australian Senate passed an "urgency motion" Wednesday in support of Taiwan's sovereignty and participation in international organizations.
Arrival of USS Hawaii (SSN 776) for first AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Maintenance Activity in Australia Australia DOD 22 Aug 2024 -- Personnel from the Royal Australian Navy and Australian industry will commence an historic Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia alongside their United States (US) counterparts.
Defence continues Indo-Pacific regional presence deployments Australia DOD 22 Aug 2024 -- The Australian Defence Force's contribution to Indo-Pacific regional maritime security continued this week with the departure of a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) warship for the fourth regional presence deployment of 2024.
When the surf gets rough, specialists get going Australia DOD 22 Aug 2024 -- Soldiers from the 10th Force Support Battalion (10FSB) conducted advanced watercraft training with the lighter, amphibious, resupply, cargo, 5-tonne (LARC-V) vehicle and F470 Zodiac vessels at Rainbow Beach, Queensland, in early August.
Strengthening international ties on Exercise Red Flag Australia DOD 22 Aug 2024 -- RAAF aircraft and personnel are in Alaska for Exercise Red Flag, a large-scale air-combat exercise hosted by the United States Pacific Air Forces Command.
Local factory to boost ADF strike power Australia DOD 22 Aug 2024 -- Australia will contribute $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture and service missiles at Williamtown near Newcastle.
New training module bolsters reserve capability Australia DOD 22 Aug 2024 -- 8th Brigade's Melbourne University Regiment has been training Australia's newest part-time soldiers through the new Land Combat Module (LCM) this year, improving Army Reserve capability and readiness.
Albanese Government investment to boost Long-Range Strike for ADF and deliver jobs for Hunter Region Australia DOD 22 Aug 2024 -- The Albanese Government will contribute up to $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture and service missiles at Williamtown near Newcastle.
Indo-Pac partners maintain freedom of the sea Australia DOD 20 Aug 2024 -- Australia's flagship regional engagement activity - Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) - began with a law of the sea workshop involving the defence forces of Australia and Sri Lanka in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.
Australia - FGM-148F Javelin Missiles DSCA 19 Aug 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of FGM-148F Javelin Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Air Force strengthens international ties in Exercise Red Flag in Alaska Australia DOD 19 Aug 2024 -- Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft and personnel have landed in Alaska to take part in Exercise Red Flag, a large-scale air-combat exercise hosted by the United States Pacific Air Forces Command.
Gunners come to grips with new howitzer Australia DOD 19 Aug 2024 -- When Lance Bombadier Lachlan Kirk fired a K9 self-propelled howitzer for the first time, he realised the shock didn't compare to an M777.
Australia's contribution to the Solomons International Assistance Force Australia DOD 19 Aug 2024 -- "This week, we mark the return of the final Australian members deployed under the Solomons International Assistance Force (SIAF), after supporting the successful delivery of the 2023 Pacific Games and 2024 Joint Elections."
U.S. Submarine Tender to Support AUKUS Pillar 1 Milestone US Navy 16 Aug 2024 -- The U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) pulled into HMAS Stirling, Aug. 16, marking the seventh port visit in Australia since the ship left its homeport of Guam, May 17.
US approves AUKUS defense sharing deal Radio Free Asia 16 Aug 2024 -- The U.S. State Department has approved exemptions from arms-export controls for Australia and the United Kingdom that will allow defense contractors in the two countries to build American military technology without undergoing a lengthy licensing process.
AUKUS statement: 16 August 2024 UK MOD 16 Aug 2024 -- A statement on the historic breakthrough in defence trade between the UK, US, and Australia following landmark export control changes.
Pacific security chiefs meet to advance operational cooperation Australia DOD 16 Aug 2024 -- Defence, law enforcement, customs and immigration leaders from across the Pacific will come together today for the sixth annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting.
Generational export reforms to boost AUKUS trade and collaboration Australia DOD 16 Aug 2024 -- Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) have finalised the establishment of an export licence-free environment, unlocking billions of dollars of investment and cutting red tape for Australian industry and our AUKUS partners.
AUKUS Defense Trade Integration Determination US Dept. of State 15 Aug 2024 -- The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom worked tirelessly to strengthen the AUKUS partnership by furthering defense trade integration. Today, the Department of State submitted to the Congress a determination that Australia and UK export control systems are comparable to those of the United States and have implemented a reciprocal export exemption for U.S. entities.
IAEA Director General Statement in Relation to the Agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion IAEA 15 Aug 2024
Australian opposition lawmakers call for ban on visas for Palestinians fleeing Gaza VOA 14 Aug 2024 -- Newly released statistics from the Australian government show that thousands of Palestinians have had their visa applications rejected since the start of the Israel-Hamas war last October.
14th meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group on Counter- Terrorism India MEA 13 Aug 2024 -- The 14th meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group on Counter- Terrorism was held on 12 August 2024 in New Delhi.
Agreement strengthens AUKUS submarine partnership Australia DOD 12 Aug 2024 -- Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have together reached another significant AUKUS milestone, with the signing of an agreement to enable cooperation that is essential to Australia's capacity to safely build, operate and maintain a conventionally‑armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability.
Australia, United States Indonesia work together in Top End disaster exercise Australia DOD 13 Aug 2024 -- A major international humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) exercise is under way in the Northern Territory.
Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024 to deepen regional partnerships Australia DOD 12 Aug 2024 -- Australia's flagship regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) 2024, commences this week in Sri Lanka and will involve activities with 14 countries over five months across Southeast Asia and the Northeast Indian Ocean.
Australia denounces Israel's al-Tabin School massacre in Gaza IRNA 11 Aug 2024 -- Australia has joined an international chorus of condemnation of Israel for its attack on a Gaza City school that left more than 100 Palestinians dead and many more injured.
Navy conducts firing of Standard Missile 6 as part of Government push to provide ADF with enhanced capabilities Australia DOD 10 Aug 2024 -- HMAS Sydney has conducted a successful firing of a Standard Missile 6, representing a step-change in the lethality, air and missile defence, and long-range strike capability of Navy's surface combatant fleet.
Australia, Canada stress cross-strait peace in defense statement CNA 09 Aug 2024 -- Australia and Canada released a joint statement on Friday regarding the strengthening of their bilateral defense relationship, which reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
AUKUS Pillar II Milestones Hint at Future Integrated Autonomous, Artificial Intelligence Operations DoD 09 Aug 2024 -- In March 2024 AUKUS experts successfully deployed autonomous and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled sensing systems during the Resilient and Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Technology (RAAIT) trials as part of the AUKUS advanced capabilities line of effort, or Pillar II.
Australia strikes 'landmark' nuclear defense agreement with AUKUS allies VOA 09 Aug 2024 -- Australia Friday called a new nuclear technology agreement with the United States and Britain a "very significant step down the ... path" toward a nuclear-powered fleet of submarines. Australia struck the deal Monday, aimed at allowing transfer of nuclear equipment and technology for the country's proposed fleet. It is the latest advance in the 2021 AUKUS security pact linking the three countries.
AUKUS Tests 'Landmark' AI-Enabled Drones in Military Exercise Sputnik 09 Aug 2024 -- The AUKUS trilateral defense partnership has successfully tested AI-enabled unmanned aerial vehicles in a real-time military environment for the first time, the UK government revealed on Friday.
Minister Blair meets with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles Canada 08 Aug 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence hosted Richard Marles, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, in Vancouver for a bilateral meeting.
Joint Statement on Strengthening the Canada-Australia Defence Relationship Canada 08 Aug 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence of Canada, and the Honourable Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, released a joint statement following their bilateral meeting.
Announcement of the Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion US Dept. of State 08 Aug 2024 -- On 5 August 2024, AUKUS partners signed the trilateral Agreement Among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United States of America for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion (the "Agreement").
AUKUS trilateral statement: 8 August 2024 UK MOD 08 Aug 2024 -- Trilateral statement on the signing of an agreement for co-operation on naval nuclear propulsion.
Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer's Meeting with Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Jan Adams The White House 08 Aug 2024
PH, Australia, Canada, US hold multilateral maritime drill in WPS Philippine News Agency 07 Aug 2024 -- Philippine military units and their counterparts from Australia, Canada and the United States held a "multilateral maritime cooperative activity" (MMCA) on Wednesday within Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which includes the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Philippines joins US-led allies in multilateral maneuvers in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 07 Aug 2024 -- The Philippines joined the United States, Australia and Canada in a two-day "maritime cooperative activity" from Wednesday to press for freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea amid maritime tensions with China.
U.S., Australia reaffirm opposition to changing cross-strait status quo CNA 07 Aug 2024 -- The United States and Australian governments issued a joint statement on Tuesday reaffirming the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and their opposition to unilateral changes to the region's status quo.
The United States of America and Australia Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Countering Foreign State Information Manipulation US Dept. of State 07 Aug 2024 -- On August 5, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Australia on countering foreign state information manipulation.
Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity Joint Statement Australia DOD 07 Aug 2024 -- Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the United States uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, other lawful uses of the sea and international airspace, as well as respect for maritime rights under international law, as reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Exercise shields Australia's north Australia DOD 07 Aug 2024 -- In the largest Army Reserve exercise in three decades, nearly 2000 personnel practised a rapid deployment to Australia's north to respond to simulated security threats.
Preparing Hammer to strike Australia DOD 07 Aug 2024 -- The RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft - callsign 'Hammer 24' - from 11 Squadron in Edinburgh, South Australia, make a quick descent into Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion The White House 07 Aug 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 06 Aug 2024
Joint Statement on Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2024 DoD 06 Aug 2024 -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on August 6 in Annapolis, Maryland, to strengthen further the U.S.-Australia Alliance and the two countries' cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and globally.
Fact Sheet: 2024 Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) DoD 06 Aug 2024 -- On August 6, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and their Australian counterparts, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles and Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, met in Annapolis, Maryland, for the 34th Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).
Austin Charts Further Progress in Deepening U.S.-Australia Alliance DoD News 06 Aug 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the impenetrable bond between the U.S. and Australia after hosting high-level talks today with key Australian officials.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Before the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations US Dept. of State 06 Aug 2024
US Airmen conclude Australia's largest-ever air exercise US Air Force 05 Aug 2024 -- U.S. Air Force Airmen participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2024 in Australia concluded operations Aug. 2, marking the end of the largest iteration of the Royal Australian Air Force's biennial capstone exercise.
Australia raises official terror threat level to 'probable' VOA 05 Aug 2024 -- Australia has raised its official terror alert level to "probable" amid community tensions over the war in Gaza, with the nation's intelligence services believing that the domestic and global security environments have become more volatile
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles DoD 05 Aug 2024
Austin, Australian Counterpart Meet in Advance of AUSMIN Consultations DoD News 05 Aug 2024 -- In advance of tomorrow's 34th Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met today at the Pentagon with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles to discuss the historic military-to-military progress between the two nations.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong US Dept. of State 05 Aug 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Countering Foreign State Information Manipulation and a Joint Communique on the U.S.-Australia Landsat Next 2030 International Partnership Initiative US Dept. of State 05 Aug 2024
Memorandum on Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion The White House 05 Aug 2024
Sun sets on milestone Pitch Black Australia DOD 05 Aug 2024 -- Building on the exercise's 43-year history, Australia hosted 140 aircraft and 4400 personnel from 20 nations over July 12 to August 2.
Integrated long-range logistics Australia DOD 05 Aug 2024 -- The integrated logistics necessary to undertake combined Australian-US land-based Long Range Fires have been tested and improved following Exercise Operose 2024.
Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations Australia DOD 04 Aug 2024 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, will travel to the United States this week for the 34th Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) on 6 August in Annapolis, Maryland.
Special Adviser report on Israel's response to the IDF strikes against World Central Kitchen Australia DFAT 02 Aug 2024 -- Australia is pressing Israel to reform its coordination with humanitarian organisations to protect civilians and aid workers, following Special Adviser Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin's report on the deaths of Zomi Frankcom and her World Central Kitchen colleagues.
Defence's digital transformation launched Australia DOD 02 Aug 2024 -- Defence is transforming how it works with businesses through the launch of the Defence Digital Engineering Strategy to speed up capability acquisition and address operational gaps.
Chiefs of Navy Panel discussion - Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 Australia DOD 02 Aug 2024
Chiefs of Navy Panel - Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 Australia DOD 02 Aug 2024
Exercise Pitch Black 2024 Concludes Australia DOD 02 Aug 2024 -- Exercise Pitch Black 24 concludes today after three weeks of high-intensity training in the skies over Australia's top end.
Diggers show their mettle in Malaysian jungle Australia DOD 01 Aug 2024 -- As the waves crashed along the coastline of Sabah in East Malaysia, three nations gathered to mark the conclusion of Exercise Keris Strike 2024.
End of an era Australia DOD 01 Aug 2024 -- Tucked away behind dimly lit screens are the faces of air battle managers and air surveillance operators illuminated by battlespace imagery.
Statement of support for Germany's Attribution of malicious cyber activity Australia DFAT 01 Aug 2024

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