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Sep- 2023 -

18 September

Sea

Germany, Norway Begin Construction of Identical Submarines

Germany and Norway have begun constructing identical submarines to boost their maritime defense and strengthen military collaboration.

1 September

Asia Pacific

No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules A97-448 and A97-467 on the RAAF Base Richmond flightline. Both aircraft have been fitted with Ka-Band Satellite Communications antennas. *** Local Caption *** A second C-130J Hercules has been fitted with a Ka-Band Satellite Communications (SATCOM) antenna, providing aircrew and embarked personnel with high-speed data connectivity whilst on missions around the globe. The Ka-band SATCOM system was installed on C-130J A97-467, and follows an installation of the same system on A97-448 in 2017. Air Force plans to equip a total of six C-130Js with the SATCOM system, which can support live-streaming of high-definition video, in-flight mission planning, and coordination with headquarters and other nodes around the world.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Defence Force Joins European Military Transport Organization

Australia has officially joined the Movement Coordination Center - Europe , making the nation the first non-NATO member of the organization.

Aug- 2023 -

29 August

War

Rojoef Manuel

Finland Announces $100M Additional Military Aid to Ukraine

Finland will deliver additional military aid to Ukraine to support its defense against the Russian invasion.

21 August

Business

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock, Polish Armaments Group to Launch Joint Venture

Babcock and the Polish Armaments Group have signed a framework agreement to establish a shipbuilding and equipment support joint venture.

Jul- 2023 -

28 July

Air

California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly in tight formation the Pacific Ocean, California

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force, Allies Bolster Logistics Support Partnership

The US Air Force and counterparts from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada collaborate to enhance combined logistics support.

13 July

War

Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Government has provided further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, including two ambulance variants, to aid the Government of Ukraines response to Russias unrelenting and illegal aggression. Australias response follows a direct request from President Zelenskyy during his address to a joint sitting of the Parliament of Australia on 31 March 2022. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle was built in Australia to provide protected mobility transport, safely moving soldiers to a battle area prior to dismounting for close combat. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is well suited to provide protection to the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and Ukrainian civilians against mines and improvised explosive devices, shrapnel from artillery and small arms fire. The vehicles have been painted olive green to suit the operating environment. Additionally, a Ukrainian flag is painted on either side with the words United with Ukraine stencilled in English and Ukrainian to acknowledge our commitment and support to the Government and people of Ukraine. The ambulances will have the traditional red cross emblem. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles will be fitted with radios, a global positioning system and additional bolt-on armour increasing their protection.

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive 30 More Bushmasters From Australia

Australia will supply 30 additional Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to Ukraine to assist in its resistance to Russia’s invasion.

12 July

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall Clinches $2B Caracal Air Assault Vehicle Contract for Germany, Netherlands

Rheinmetall has received a $2-billion contract to deliver up to 3,508 Caracal air assault vehicles for the German and Dutch armed forces.

10 July

Africa

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster has transported over 60 Vietnamese military personnel deploying to the United Nations Mission (UNMISS) in South Sudan in June 2023. The flight provided a strategic airlift to Vietnamese soldiers and equipment from Ho Chi Minh city to Juba, enabling Vietnam to rotate their staff at the role 2 field hospital.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, Vietnam Deliver UN Medical Field Support to South Sudan

The Australian and Vietnamese militaries have teamed on a United Nations Mission to deliver medical field support for South Sudan.

7 July

Europe

UK Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary met their Polish counterparts at Lancaster House.

Rojoef Manuel

UK, Poland to Bolster Military Partnership by 2030

The UK and Poland have signed an agreement to enhance defense, security, and foreign policy cooperation by the end of the decade.

4 July

Sea

Joe Saballa

UK, Netherlands to Develop Specialized Warship for Littoral Strikes

The UK has announced a collaboration with the Netherlands to develop a specialized warship for their amphibious commando forces.

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