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December 2022 - Australia Special Weapons News
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- US, Australia, Canada voice support for South Korea's Indo-Pacific Strategy Radio Free Asia 29 Dec 2022 -- The U.S. has welcomed South Korea's newly launched Indo-Pacific Strategy while China said Beijing "believes that countries should work together... against exclusive coteries."
- Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Taliban's Ban on Afghan Women Working for National and International NGOs US Dept. of State 28 Dec 2022 -- The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malta, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.
- Australia planning to deploy new missile systems amid China-Taiwan tensions: Report Press TV 28 Dec 2022 -- The Australian government has been planning to deploy a new missile system amid strains in relations between the West and China over Chinese Taipei.
- Australia Reportedly Planning to Deploy New Missile Systems Amid China-Taiwan Tensions Sputnik 27 Dec 2022 -- The Australian government has been considering the possibility of deploying a new missile system in the country's north coast presumably amid tensions between China and Taiwan, Australian media reported, citing the national defense ministry.
- The invention to seek out enemy subs Australia DOD 28 Dec 2022 -- This history article, telling the story behind the development of one of Defence's most successful joint development projects, is one of a series celebrating 115 years of Defence science and technology.*
- Another Australian company secures Defence construction work in the Top End Australia DOD 23 Dec 2022 -- The United States Force Posture Initiatives continue to provide opportunities for local industry, as another Australian company secures United States-funded work to develop infrastructure in the Top End.
- Leaders discuss future of nuclear-powered subs Australia DOD 23 Dec 2022 -- Opportunities and challenges involved in Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines were discussed at the 11th biennial Submarine Institute of Australia conference hosted in Canberra in November.
- Australia Arrests Alleged Drug Lord After Decadelong Manhunt VOA 22 Dec 2022 -- Australian police said Thursday the suspected head of a global drug trafficking syndicate has been taken into custody. Tse Chi Lop, a Chinese-born Canadian national, was one of the world's most wanted men.
- Australia's Foreign Minister pushes China to drop sanctions during Beijing visit Radio Free Asia 22 Dec 2022 -- The Australian government nominated a prominent China expert to be its ambassador to the United States as Foreign Minister Penny Wong staged an ice-breaking visit to Beijing.
- Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on Taliban Decision to Ban Women from Universities US Dept. of State 21 Dec 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union on the occasion of the Taliban's decision to ban women from universities.
- Australia's 2 Rocket Test Failures Hamper Country's Space Ambition, Reports Say Sputnik 21 Dec 2022 -- Australia failed two rocket tests last week, delaying the country's plans to become a sovereign space power, Australian media reported on Wednesday.
- Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Australian Governor-General David Hurley and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Australia Li Keqiang Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese PRC MofA 21 Dec 2022 -- On December 21, 2022, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Australian Governor-General David Hurley and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
- China-Australia ties 'on fast track to recovery' as leaders agree to initiate, restart dialogues in 6 areas Global Times 21 Dec 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Australian leaders on Wednesday that China is ready to advance relations with Australia based on mutual respect and win-win principles as Australia's top diplomat is paying an "ice-breaking" visit to China to fix the damaged ties.
- Xi says China ready to advance relations with Australia based on mutual respect, win-win principles PLA Daily 21 Dec 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China is ready to advance relations with Australia based on mutual respect, win-win principles.
- Australian Foreign Minister Heads to Beijing in Breakthrough Diplomatic Visit VOA 20 Dec 2022 -- Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong flies to China on Tuesday, signaling an improvement in bilateral relations.
- Australia Appoints First Woman to Lead its Foreign Spy Agency VOA 19 Dec 2022 -- A former senior public servant is the first woman to be appointed to lead Australia's foreign spy agency. Kerri Hartland will become the director-general of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) in February.
- ADV Reliant supports Pacific partners Australia DOD 19 Dec 2022 -- Continuing her inaugural journey, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant has berthed at Nuku'alofa, Tonga, to discuss disaster relief needs at the start of the Pacific's high-risk weather season.
- HMAS Hobart home for the holidays Australia DOD 19 Dec 2022 -- Navy's lead ship for the latest regional presence deployment has returned to Fleet Base East, capping a successful three and a half months away.
- Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and the People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 19 Dec 2022 -- "This week marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and the People's Republic of China."
- Fiji election's kingmaker party favors Australia, New Zealand as allies over China Radio Free Asia 18 Dec 2022 -- The leader of the kingmaker party in Fiji's election says he doesn't support forming a security relationship with China, preferring foreign relations to be closely aligned with Australia and like-minded countries in the Pacific region.
- US Asks Australia to Extradite Former Marine Pilot Accused of Breaching Arms Control Laws VOA 16 Dec 2022 -- A court in Sydney Friday has heard that the United States has asked Australia to extradite a former marine pilot who is accused of breaking U.S. arms control laws by training Chinese fighter pilots. Daniel Duggan, a former U.S. citizen, has been in custody since his arrest in Australia in October. His lawyer has insisted the charges are politically motivated.
- US makes formal extradition request for former military pilot from Australia Press TV 16 Dec 2022 -- The US government has formally sent an extradition request to Australia for former US Marine pilot Daniel Duggan who is accused of breaking US arms control law by training Chinese military pilots to land on aircraft carriers.
- Six ships home after busy year Australia DOD 16 Dec 2022 -- The Royal Australian Navy is this month welcoming home more than 1000 personnel and six ships from maritime training exercises with regional partners.
- Ex-US Marine Pilot Detained by Australia Charged With Conspiracy to Aid China's Military Sputnik 13 Dec 2022 -- Former US Marine Corps military pilot and flight instructor Daniel Duggan was arrested by Australian police in October, and faces extradition to his home country, the US - whose citizenship he renounced, over allegations that he helped train Chinese military pilots. Duggan has denied any wrongdoing.
- Australia Moves to Boost Regional Security VOA 13 Dec 2022 -- COVID, climate change and China will be the main subjects of discussion this week when a senior Australian delegation visits Vanuatu, the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.
- Vanuatu signs security agreement with Australia, says no talks with China Radio Free Asia 12 Dec 2022 -- Vanuatu signed a broad security agreement with Australia on Tuesday and said it hasn't discussed a similar arrangement or any security issues with China.
- Australia to focus COVID-response resources on most vulnerable in 2023 People's Daily 12 Dec 2022 -- The Australian government has revealed its plan to continue fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in 2023, focusing support on the country's most vulnerable people.
- Tehran reacts to Australia's move to impose sanctions on some Iranian individuals, institutions ISNA 11 Dec 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned the Australian government's move to impose sanctions on some Iranian individuals and institutions, saying that the decision by Australia is an example of interference in Iran's internal affairs and incitement and promotion of violence and hate-mongering.
- Iran condemns Australia's sanctions as interference in internal affairs People's Daily 11 Dec 2022 -- Iran on Saturday condemned Australia's sanctions on Iranian individuals and institutions, saying they represent the country's interference in Iran's internal affairs.
- FM spox rebukes Australia for imposing sanctions on Iranians IRNA 10 Dec 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani condemns the Australian government's attempts to impose sanctions on some individuals and entities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Australia's anti-Iran sanctions amount to interference in domestic affairs, spread of violence: Foreign Ministry spox Press TV 10 Dec 2022 -- Iran has slammed Australia for imposing sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities, saying the move is a clear example of meddling in the internal affairs of the Islamic Republic and inciting violence and hatred.
- Tenth Japan-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations Australia MFA 09 Dec 2022 -- H.E. Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, H.E. Mr. HAMADA Yasukazu, Minister of Defence of Japan, the Hon. Richard Marles MP, the Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, and Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, held the Tenth Japan-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations on 9 December 2022 in Tokyo.
- Combined space operations initiative principals board meeting Australia DOD 08 Dec 2022 -- This week Defence participated in the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board, hosted by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and New Zealand Ministry of Defence.
- Seven Nations Meet to Address Space Security DoD 08 Dec 2022 -- The Department of Defense participated in the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board, hosted by the New Zealand Defense Force and New Zealand Ministry of Defense, December 6-8.
- Joint Statement Through the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse on Standing with the Women and Girls of Iran US Dept. of State 08 Dec 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
- HMAS Wollongong decommissions in Cairns Australia DOD 08 Dec 2022 -- The Royal Australian Navy has decommissioned Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Wollongong at a ceremony in HMAS Cairns after 15 years of service.
- Navy ships return home for Christmas Australia DOD 08 Dec 2022 -- The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has welcomed back two ships and more than 300 personnel to their home port of Fleet Base West, Rockingham, following a significant period of international engagements.
- Up to half a million Australians infected with COVID-19: expert People's Daily 07 Dec 2022 -- A leading infectious diseases expert has predicted that up to 500,000 Australians are currently infected with COVID-19.
- U.S., Australia stress commitments to Taiwan in 2+2 talks CNA 07 Dec 2022 -- The United States and Australia have expressed strong opposition to China's "destabilizing" actions in the region and support for upholding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in ministerial-level talks.
- Beijing Urges Tokyo to Reject 'Zero-Sum Game Trap', Avoid Joining Confrontational Blocs Sputnik 07 Dec 2022 -- Speaking at an event commemorating half a century of diplomatic relations, Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi urged Tokyo to maintain their peaceful relationship and not join anti-China political blocs like those being organized by the United States.
- Australia, US to Reinforce Defense Ties With Japan VOA 07 Dec 2022 -- Australia and the United States have agreed to enhance military cooperation with Japan to try to counter China's influence in the Pacific.
- AUKUS Defense Ministerial Joint Statement DoD 07 Dec 2022 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted the Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia, and the Right Honourable Ben Wallace, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom, at the Pentagon today to discuss the Australia-United Kingdom-United States Security Partnership (AUKUS).
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Participates in Trilateral Defense Ministers Meeting With U.K. and Australia Defense Ministers DoD 07 Dec 2022
- Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles at a Joint Press Availability DoD 07 Dec 2022
- Austin Says Progress Made on Developing Australia's Nuclear-Powered Subs DoD News 07 Dec 2022 -- Australian, United Kingdom and U.S. officials met today to discuss AUKUS, the security pact between the three allies.
- Australia calls for greater U.S. trade focus in Asia Radio Free Asia 07 Dec 2022 -- The United States needs to focus on increasing trade ties with Asia to ensure its strategic preeminence in the region, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in Washington on Wednesday.
- Defence Secretary joins AUKUS partners in landmark first meeting UK MOD 07 Dec 2022 -- UK Defence leaders have visited Washington to hold talks with US and Australian partners.
- Russia - Australia implements the G7 price cap on Russian oil Australia DFAT 07 Dec 2022 -- Australia has joined the G7 in implementing a price cap on Russian oil. On 2 December 2022, G7 countries plus Australia agreed to the price cap of USD 60 per barrel of seaborne Russian-origin crude oil.
- ADF maintains bonds with Brunei on Indo-Pacific Endeavour Australia DOD 07 Dec 2022 -- Soldiers from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) charged across Penanjong Beach during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022.
- China Urges Australia to Stop Sending 'Wrong Signals' to Taiwan: Official Sputnik 06 Dec 2022 -- Australia should adhere to the internationally recognized one-China principle and stop sending misleading signals to "separatist forces" on the island of Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday.
- Australia, United States to invite Japan into three-way military exercises Radio Free Asia 06 Dec 2022 -- The United States and Australia said they will invite Japan to participate in joint military exercises in Australia that are part of broader U.S. efforts to curb China's influence in the region.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 06 Dec 2022
- Joint Statement on Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2022 DoD 06 Dec 2022 -- The Governments of the United States of America and Australia released the following statement on the occasion of the 32nd annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).
- Australia, U.S. Agree to Expand Defense Cooperation DoD News 06 Dec 2022 -- A discussion between the U.S. secretaries of defense and state and their Australian counterparts ended with a commitment to deepened defense cooperation.
- First trip to Singapore for fighter jets Australia DOD 06 Dec 2022 -- The Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A Lightning II made its debut in Singapore, visiting Paya Lebar Air Base late last month.
- Australian PM tests positive for COVID-19 People's Daily 05 Dec 2022 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Australian Minister of Defence Richard Marles DoD 05 Dec 2022
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles to the Pentagon DoD 05 Dec 2022
- U.S.-Australia Work to Strengthen Alliance DoD News 05 Dec 2022 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III began three days of intense discussions with two of the United States' closest allies: Australia and the United Kingdom.
- Australian COVID-19 cases continue to rise People's Daily 04 Dec 2022 -- The number of new coronavirus cases in Australia has risen for consecutive weeks.
- Russian oil: EU agrees on level of price cap EC/CEU 03 Dec 2022 -- The Council decided today to set an oil price cap for crude oil and petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (CN code 2709 00) which originate in or are exported from Russia, at USD 60 per barrel.
- G7 agrees oil price cap: reducing Russia's revenues, while keeping global energy markets stable European Commission 03 Dec 2022 -- The international Price Cap Coalition has finalised its work on implementing an oil price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil. EU Member States in the Council have also just approved in parallel its implementation within the EU.
- Questions and Answers: G7 agrees oil price cap to reduce Russia's revenues, while keeping global energy markets stable European Commission 03 Dec 2022
- Price Cap On Russian Oil Should Be Lowered To $30 Per Barrel, Ukraine Says RFE/RL 03 Dec 2022 -- Ukraine has welcomed a $60 price cap on Russian oil agreed by the European Union, the Group of Seven (G7) group of advanced economies, and Australia, but said it should be lowered to $30 per barrel to hit Russia's economy harder.
- Naval Oceanography Visits Australia US Navy 02 Dec 2022 -- Rear Adm. Ron Piret, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, visited Australia to meet with his counterparts from the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during a scheduled visit to the region, Nov 7-11.
- Indo-Pacific Endeavour returns to Australia Australia DOD 02 Dec 2022 -- Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22), Australia's flagship regional engagement activity, has come to a close with HMAS Adelaide sailing into Darwin.
- Indo-Pacific Endeavour wraps up Australia DOD 02 Dec 2022 -- Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22) concluded after a successful three months engaging with 14 countries across the region.
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