Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
February 2023 - Australia Special Weapons News
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- NT skies welcome newest Super Hornet aircrew Australia DOD 28 Feb 2023 -- Exercise Crimson Dawn brought 82 Wing Training Flight to RAAF Base Tindal, using one of the world's best airspaces in the final qualification activity for F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrew.
- Prime Minister's Cyber Security Roundtable Prime Minister of Australia 27 Feb 2023 -- Today the Prime Minister led a Cyber Security Roundtable, focused on the whole-of-nation effort required to protect Australians and our economy, with the aim of making Australia the most cyber secure nation by 2030.
- Opening remarks - Cyber Security Roundtable Prime Minister of Australia 27 Feb 2023
- Australia - Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles- Extended Range (AARGM-ERs) DSCA 27 Feb 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM-ERs) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $506 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- New vessel on the home stretch Australia DOD 27 Feb 2023 -- After five months in Western Australia preparing for service, the close-nit crew of Australian Defence Vessel Cape Naturaliste has set sail for its home port of Darwin.
- Pacific exercise builds flexible air power Australia DOD 27 Feb 2023 -- Australia, the United States and Japan have wrapped up Exercise Cope North 2023 in the west Pacific.
- Australia stands with Ukraine with additional military support and sanctions Australia MFA 24 Feb 2023 -- Today marks one year since Russia launched its illegal and immoral full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- Australia Stands with Ukraine with Additional Military Support and Sanctions Prime Minister of Australia 24 Feb 2023 -- Today marks one year since Russia launched its illegal and immoral full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- Philippines and Australia advance defense cooperation in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 22 Feb 2023 -- The Philippines and Australia have agreed to formalize their "strategic" defense engagement through an annual meeting, their defense chiefs said Wednesday, as both countries look to counter Beijing's growing military influence especially in the South China Sea.
- Growlers pass a tough test of readiness Australia DOD 20 Feb 2023 -- Aviators from 6 Squadron have returned from an exercise that afforded them the opportunity to train in a highly realistic warfighting environment.
- CNO Visits Australia to Discuss Maritime Security, Continued Cooperation US Navy Press Release 20 Feb 2023 -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday travelled to Canberra, Australia, Feb. 19-21, to meet with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Chief Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, AM to discuss their shared commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.
- Contract awarded for the North Queensland Mid-Term Refresh Program Australia DOD 20 Feb 2023 -- The Australian Government has awarded CPB Contractors Pty Ltd the $111.2 million North Queensland Mid-Term Refresh Program across RAAF Base Townsville, Townsville Field Training Area and HMAS Cairns.
- Defence continues support to Operation Argos Australia DOD 17 Feb 2023 -- Defence has deployed a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft on Operation ARGOS as part of Australia's commitment to enforcing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on North Korea.
- Australia to Boost Border Protection After Visa Changes VOA 16 Feb 2023 -- Extra military surveillance aircraft and ships have been sent to Australia's northern waters to boost border protection efforts. The move comes amid warnings from the conservative opposition that government changes this week to refugee visas could see a resumption in people-smuggling activities.
- Australia Says It Foiled Iranian Surveillance Plot VOA 14 Feb 2023 -- Australian security agencies say they have shut down a foreign interference plot by Iran. The conspiracy allegedly included individuals conducting surveillance of the home of an Iranian-Australian, who was linked to Australian protests about the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran last year.
- Sights on a lethal game changer Australia DOD 14 Feb 2023 -- For the first time in its history, the Army will have the ability to accurately hit surface targets hundreds of kilometres away with guided missiles.
- Defence Strategic Review handed to Government Prime Minister of Australia 14 Feb 2023 -- Today, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister received the final Defence Strategic Review (DSR) report.
- Diggers teach Ukrainian recruits skills to survive Australia DOD 13 Feb 2023 -- In a section of woodlands in southern England, a platoon of Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) recruits are developing survivability skills while on a tactical exercise as part of their infantry training.
- Australia Reaffirms Support for Security Accord with US, UK VOA 09 Feb 2023 -- Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles on Thursday told Parliament that the controversial AUKUS submarine deal with the U.S. and the U.K. enhances Australian sovereignty and does not increase dependence on the United States as claimed by critics. The pact was signed by Australia, the United States and Britain in September 2021 but has been condemned by China.
- Suspension of the Joint Investigation into the downing of Flight MH17 Australia MFA 09 Feb 2023 -- The Australian Government acknowledges the announcement by the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service and the MH17 Joint Investigation Team that they will suspend their investigation into additional individuals responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
- Australia Holds Breakthrough Trade Talks with China VOA 07 Feb 2023 -- Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell has been invited to China, boosting hopes that sanctions and tariffs on Australian exports are a step closer to being removed. Diplomatic tensions have hindered bilateral ties for several years, but the Canberra government has said it wants to "stabilize the relationship."
- Diggers train first Ukrainian recruits Australia DOD 06 Feb 2023 -- The Australian contingent deployed on Operation Kudu has taken responsibility for its first company of Ukrainian recruits, as part of the UK-led and based training program.
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles to the Pentagon DoD 06 Feb 2023
- More grunt for Growlers Australia DOD 06 Feb 2023 -- Vital upgrades to Air Force's fleet of electronic aircraft and associated ranges will strengthen Australia's electronic attack capability.
- EU Provides for 55-Day Transition Period as Part of New Price Cap for Russian Oil Products Sputnik 04 Feb 2023 -- The European Union has set a 55-day transition period for Russian petroleum products bought above the price cap, introduced on Friday by the bloc itself, G7 and Australia.
- U.S. Australia Defense Bilateral Meeting DoD 03 Feb 2023
- Austin Notes Progress on Development of Australia's Nuclear-Powered Sub DoD News 03 Feb 2023 -- The U.S. and Australia signaled their continued commitment to AUKUS, which is the trilateral security pact among Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S., formed in 2021, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today.
- Quad Senior Cyber Group Joint Cybersecurity Statement The White House 02 Feb 2023
- Trade talks and training troops top of the agenda at annual UK-Australia summit UK FCDO 01 Feb 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will host their Australian counterparts in London and Portsmouth at the annual AUKMIN summit.
- Targeted sanctions in response to human rights violations in Myanmar and Iran Australia MFA 01 Feb 2023 -- The Australian Government is imposing targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on individuals responsible for egregious human rights abuses in Myanmar, as well as sanctions on entities enabling the repression of its people.
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