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Jun- 2024 -

19 June

Air

AIM Defence co-founder Dr Jae Daniel explains the operation of the AIM Defence Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons System to Australian Army Director General Future Land Warfare Brigadier James Davis at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. *** Local Caption *** The AIM Defence Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons System live-fire demonstration is the final stage of a joint RICO/Jericho investment spanning over five years. AIM Defence design, build, test, and manufacture high-powered laser solutions. The demonstration took place in Puckapunyal, Victoria on 27-31 May 2024 and showcased the Fractl Portable High Energy Laser and how it can be used by the Australian Army.

Australian Military Demos Fractl Laser Weapon in Victoria

The Australian Defence Force has tested its Fractl Portable High Energy Laser at the Puckapunyal Military Area in Victoria.

11 June

Arms

Joe Saballa

Finland Sends Advanced Weapon Prototypes to Ukraine for Combat Testing

Finland has transferred prototypes of some of its most advanced weapon systems to Ukraine to evaluate their effectiveness in combat.

6 June

Air

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates AI-Enabled Air-to-Air Tactical Intercepts

Lockheed Martin has demonstrated how artificial intelligence could aid air-to-air intercepts in a tactical environment.

5 June

Americas

Illustration of Skylark Labs' Self Evolving AI-enabled Subsea Target Detection and Identification System in Action

Rojoef Manuel

Skylark Demos Subsea Detection for US Navy’s Global-X Challenge in Estonia

Skylark Labs has demonstrated its subsea object detection and identification solution in Estonia as part of the US Navy’s Global-X Challenge.

3 June

Asia Pacific

Australian Army Role 2 Basic field hospital set up by the 3rd Health Battalion during Exercise Rhino Run at Cultana Training Area. *** Local Caption *** The 3rd Health Battalion deployed their Role 2 Basic into the field environment on Exercise Rhino Run 2024. The Role 2 Basic is a manoeuvrable and deployable field hospital designed to offer urgent medical care, including resuscitation, surgery and critical care post-evacuation via medics in the field. The Role 2 Basic is suitable for all shape, deter and respond operations and is able to be deployed at short notice due to its ease of movement. Exercise Rhino Run 2024 is the culminating force generation event for the 9th Brigade in 2024 involving 1st Armoured Regiment, 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 10th/27th Battalion, Royal South Australia Regiment, 9th Combat Service Support Battalion, Headquarters 9th Brigade personnel, and equipment external supports from 3rd Health Battalion and United States Marine Corps. The activity includes a number of carefully synchronised unit live and dry fire activities in the Cultana Training Area (CUTA) with Direct Command Units working together to deliver individual and team training outcomes through supported and supporting arrangements.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Military Showcases Frontline-Deployable Hospital

The Australian Defence Force has demonstrated a maneuverable surgical medical treatment hub for frontline applications.

May- 2024 -

31 May

Americas

Personal photo taken from the AUTEC FH-227 aircraft in 1974 of the AUTEC complex on Andros Island.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Reopens Undersea Laboratory Pier in Bahamas

The US Navy has inaugurated a refitted small-craft pier on the Bahamas to further support deep water innovations and simulations for the agency.

28 May

Air

Joe Saballa

Sikorsky Begins Flight Tests of New ‘Rotor Blown Wing’ Drone

Sikorsky has announced the start of flight testing for its new uncrewed aerial system that features a novel “rotor blown wing” design.

27 May

Air

Joe Saballa

Northrop Achieves New Milestone for Futuristic B-21 Stealth Bomber

Northrop Grumman has conducted another flight test of the US Air Force’s futuristic B-21 Raider, achieving another milestone for the stealth bomber aircraft.

23 May

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

France Tests Updated Air-Launched Nuclear Missile

France on Wednesday carried out its first test firing of an updated nuclear-capable missile designed to be launched by a Rafale fighter jet.

22 May

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Tests Portable ‘Dronebuster’ in Middle East

The US Army recently demonstrated the effectiveness of its “Dronebuster” portable counter-drone system in the Middle East.

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