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Apr- 2024 -

10 April

Los Angeles-class submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) arriving alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling, WA. *** Local Caption *** The nuclear-powered, conventionally-armed submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) is at HMAS Stirling for the second visit by a fast-attack submarine to Australia since the announcement of the AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) Optimal Pathway in March 2023.

Australia to Upgrade Future Nuclear Submarine Infrastructure on Garden Island

Canberra is investing $55 million to modernize military infrastructure on Garden Island to support the country’s nuclear-powered submarines.

8 April

Asia Pacific

Australian Army soldiers form the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment conduct urban live-fire training at Greenbank Training Area.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Army Tests New Urban Warfare Live-Fire Range in Brisbane

Australia is validating a new, purpose-made urban operations live-fire range for the army warfighters in Brisbane.

3 April

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Austal Turns Down Hanwha’s Unsolicited Takeover Bid

Austal confirmed that it received an unsolicited bid from Hanwha to acquire the Australian shipbuilding giant for up to $663 million.

Mar- 2024 -

28 March

Air

An artist's impression of Boeing's new MQ-28 Production Facility to be constructed in Toowoomba, Queensland.

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Open MQ-28 Drone Factory in Australia

Boeing will construct a new facility in Australia to support the country’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned aerial system production.

27 March

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Buys Laser Weapon That Shoots Down 50 Drones in One Charge

The Australian Defence Force has procured a new laser weapon that can reportedly shoot down over 50 drones in one charge.

22 March

Arms

Rheinmetall Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle is seen with its headlights turned on in a grassy field. The armored 8x8 vehicle is painted in camouflage. Two pairs of camouflaged soldiers holding rifles flank its sides. On top of the vehicle, two more soldiers are seen. The sky is gray and filled with dark clouds, and some trees are seen scattered on the background.

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall to Supply Germany With 123 Heavy Weapon Carriers

Rheinmetall has signed a $3-billion deal to supply the German Armed Forces with up to 123 Heavy Weapon Carriers.

22 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Australia Picks BAE to Build Multibillion-Dollar Nuclear Submarines

The Australian government has selected BAE Systems to build its new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.

22 March

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Greenlights Acquisition of 100 Boxer Vehicles From Australia

Germany has approved the procurement of over 100 Boxer multirole armored fighting vehicles from Australia.

20 March

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Canberra, Microsoft Team for Australian Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing Solution

Canberra and Microsoft have unveiled a new digital sharing approach to improve Australia’s cyber defense capabilities.

15 March

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

DroneShield Secures US Hand-Held Anti-Drone Systems Contract

Australian company DroneShield has signed a contract to deliver hand-held counter-unmanned aerial system solutions for a US government customer.

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