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January 2023 - Australia Special Weapons News
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- Australia and France to Supply Artillery Shells to Ukraine VOA 31 Jan 2023 -- France and Australia have agreed to join forces to produce thousands of artillery shells to help Ukraine push Russian forces out of its country. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong are in Europe for talks with key allies.
- France, Australia vow to deepen ties with Taiwan at '2+2' meeting CNA 31 Jan 2023 -- France and Australia on Monday pledged to deepen ties with Taiwan and reiterated their support for its participation in international organizations at the 2023 Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultations in Paris.
- Joint Statement on Marking Two Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2023 -- A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, the Federated States of Micronesia, Georgia, Ghana, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the two year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar.
- Royal Australian Air Force joins United States and Japan for Exercise Cope North 2023 Australia DOD 30 Jan 2023 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed a C-27J Spartan aircraft and personnel to participate in Exercise Cope North in Guam, from 8 to 24 February 2023. The long standing joint military exercise focuses on increased combat readiness and humanitarian assistance training with the United States and Japan.
- France, Australia announce deal to jointly produce artillery shells for Ukraine, despite Russia's warnings Press TV 30 Jan 2023 -- France and Australia have announced a joint initiative to produce 155-mm artillery shells for Ukraine amid the ex-Soviet republic's ongoing war with Russia.
- Second France-Australia Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations Australia MFA 30 Jan 2023 -- The second Australia-France Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations reflected the shared commitment to restore a dynamic bilateral relationship founded on trust and shared interests, in line with the priorities agreed by the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during their meeting on 1 July 2022.
- Australia Urged to Boost Military Assistance to Ukraine VOA 27 Jan 2023 -- Ukraine is urging Australia to increase its military aid ahead of a visit to Europe next week by Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Defense Minister Richard Marles.
- U.S. senator questions if Australia, NZ, would help defend Taiwan CNA 24 Jan 2023 -- A senior United States senator on Monday questioned the willingness of some American allied countries to help defend Taiwan in case of a Chinese invasion, while expressing concern over Taipei's ability to endure such an invasion long enough before friendly forces arrive.
- Exercise Red Flag Nellis commences in the United States Australia DOD 23 Jan 2023 -- The first Exercise Red Flag Nellis of 2023 is off to a flying start at the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, USA.
- Australia Planning to Spend Up to $1Bln on Sea Mines: Defense Ministry Sputnik 23 Jan 2023 -- Australia plans to spend up to $1 billion on advanced naval mines to protect its sea lanes and ports amid China's rising influence in the Indo-Pacific region, the Australian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
- Alliances and experience keep missile testing on target Australia DOD 23 Jan 2023 -- Lessons learnt from British missile testing gave Australia decades of advantage. This history article tells the story of Defence Science and Technology Group's* vital role in the research behind this, as part of a relationship that continues today.
- Farewell for soldiers deploying to train Ukrainians Australia DOD 19 Jan 2023 -- The first contingent of Australian troops to train Ukrainian recruits in the United Kingdom as part of Operation Kudu was farewelled on January 18.
- Support contract for Army's Chinook fleet extended Australia DOD 20 Jan 2023 -- Boeing Defence Australia will continue to support the maintenance, training and sustainment services for Army's fleet of 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters following a contract extension signed by Defence.
- Australian troops deploy to train Ukrainian forces Australia DOD 18 Jan 2023 -- Australian soldiers depart Darwin for the United Kingdom this week to join partner nations in providing critical training to Ukrainian recruits.
- USS Canberra (LCS 30) Hosts Australian Promotion US Navy 18 Jan 2023 -- Commodore Darren Grogan, Royal Australian Naval Attaché to the United States, promoted Royal Australian Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Luke Brewer to Chief Warrant Officer aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), Jan. 11.
- Australia aims to replace costly European Taipan choppers with US-made Black Hawks Press TV 18 Jan 2023 -- Australia plans to get US-designed Black Hawk helicopters to replace its trouble-prone European-made Taipans.
- Black Hawk helicopters for Defence Australia DOD 18 Jan 2023 -- The Australian Government will acquire 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the Australian Army.
- Australia, Papua New Guinea hope to conclude security treaty negotiations in April Radio Free Asia 12 Jan 2023 -- The leaders of Papua New Guinea and Australia say they want negotiations for a wide-ranging security treaty between the two countries to be completed by the end of April.
- Australian Economist Says Myanmar Junta Has Revoked his Amnesty VOA 12 Jan 2023 -- The Myanmar junta has revoked its pardon of Australian economist Sean Turnell, who was granted amnesty and deported last November.
- China's Ambassador to Australia Says Differences Must Not 'Hijack' Bilateral Ties VOA 11 Jan 2023 -- China's ambassador to Australia said in rare public comments that relations between the two nations have reached a period of "stability."
- Choppers drop in to boost flood support Australia DOD 10 Jan 2023 -- Three Army MRH-90 Taipan and two CH-47 Chinook helicopters have landed in Broome, Western Australia, to support the ongoing flood emergency in the Kimberley region.
- China venture bids to take over Aussie lithium firm Global Times 09 Jan 2023 -- Chinese new-energy material giant Tianqi Lithium Corp has offered a deal of more than $90 million to buy Australian lithium developer Essential Metals (ESS) in an apparently encouraging sign of cooperation between the two nations in the new-energy sector, and experts expressed cautious optimism that Australian authorities will approve the deal, given the thaw in bilateral relations.
- Airdrop system enables Antarctic scientists Australia DOD 09 Jan 2023 -- Ending 2022 on a high, 18 soldiers from Army's 176 Air Dispatch Squadron learnt new skills to further enable the Australian Antarctic Program's next big mission.
- Lending a hand Australia DOD 08 Jan 2023 -- Three MRH-90 Taipan, two CH-47 Chinook helicopters, their aircrews and a team of support personnel from the 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville are deploying to Western Australia in support of Operation Flood Assist 23-1.
- Australia Charges Repatriated Islamic State Group Widow VOA 06 Jan 2023 -- An Australian woman appeared in court Friday charged with entering or remaining in an area controlled by the Islamic State militant group. Police allege Mariam Raad chose to travel to the Middle East to join her husband in 2014 and was aware of his activities with the terrorist organization.
- Australia to purchase US rocket launchers in significant boost for strike capability Radio Free Asia 06 Jan 2023 -- Australia said it will purchase U.S.-made mobile rocket launchers that can precisely strike far afield targets in a substantial boost for its military capability as China-U.S. rivalry in the region intensifies.
- Weapons systems a boost for national security Australia DOD 06 Jan 2023 -- The Australian Government is boosting Australia's ability to deter potential threats to national security by substantially increasing the ADF's guided weapons and explosive ordnance stocks.
- Australia Will Buy American HIMARS Missile Systems to Deploy by 2026-2027 Sputnik 05 Jan 2023 -- Australia is planning to purchase and deploy the US-manufactured High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) by 2026-2027, among other weapon acquisitions called to boost the national military capabilities, the Australian government said on Thursday.
- Australia to Buy Long-Range US-Made Missiles VOA 05 Jan 2023 -- Australia is boosting its long-range strike capability with the purchase of a U.S. missile system, the same long-range military technology Ukraine is using in its war with Russia.
- Canada, Australia, Morocco join countries imposing COVID restrictions on Chinese travelers Press TV 01 Jan 2023 -- Canada, Australia, Spain, and Morocco have become the latest countries to impose travel restrictions on arrivals from China following a surge in COVID-19 cases there.
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