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September 2023 - Australia Special Weapons News
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- Australian Lawmakers Urge Outside Help for Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Refugees VOA 28 Sep 2023 -- Seven Australian lawmakers have toured a refugee camp in Armenia, as thousands of ethnic Armenians flee their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh. Forces from Azerbaijan took control of the contested region last week.
- Visiting Australian parliamentarian touts bipartisan support for Taiwan CNA 28 Sep 2023 -- A member of a visiting Australian parliamentary delegation said on Wednesday that the bipartisan group is sending an important signal about the importance of the Australia-Taiwan relationship.
- Major changes to Army announced Australia DOD 28 Sep 2023 -- The Government has outlined key changes to Army's units and formations - as well as changes to equipment locations - to boost capabilities, preparedness and projection.
- Going from strength to strength Australia DOD 28 Sep 2023 -- There were a lot of big smiles and hugs in the small receiving terminal at RAAF Base Darwin as the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) didn't just welcome a visiting company of soldiers for an exercise, but old friends from Indonesia's 412 Raider Battalion Kostrad (412Bn) back to the Northern Territory.
- Ingenuity wins the day Australia DOD 27 Sep 2023 -- More than 100 soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines participated in Exercise Carabaroo in Darwin alongside soldiers from Australia, Indonesia, Timor-Leste and the United States Marine Corps in August and September.
- Charity Urges Court to Force Australia to Repatriate Detainees in Syrian Refugee Camp VOA 26 Sep 2023 -- Australia's decision not to repatriate more than 30 women and children from a detention camp in northeast Syria is facing a legal challenge. The women are the wives and widows of Islamic State fighters and have been held in custody for the past four years.
- Signallers dial it up on the run Australia DOD 26 Sep 2023 -- 144th Signal Squadron was bolstered with support from 8th Signal Regiment to provide the full scope of communications and information technology capabilities to 9th Brigade on Exercise Rhino Run at Cultana Training Area, SA.
- 6 Australian parliamentarians begin 4-day Taiwan trip CNA 25 Sep 2023 -- A cross-party delegation of six Australian parliamentarians landed at Taoyuan International Airport Monday for a four-day visit to Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said.
- Green ghost is shipshape Australia DOD 25 Sep 2023 -- HMAS Hobart, affectionately known as 'the green ghost', recently received a much-needed refresh inside and out.
- Australia to Examine National COVID-19 Response VOA 22 Sep 2023 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Thursday announced the government will conduct a yearlong inquiry into the country's approach to COVID-19, but opposition politicians say the limited scope and powers of the inquiry will make it "a complete waste of time."
- Independent Intelligence Review Prime Minister of Australia 22 Sep 2023 -- The Australian Government has commissioned an Independent Review into Australia's intelligence agencies.
- Improving future preparedness: Inquiry into the response to the Covid-19 pandemic Prime Minister of Australia 21 Sep 2023 -- An independent Inquiry will be held into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help better prepare and protect our country for the future.
- Guarding the skies together Australia DOD 21 Sep 2023 -- Australian and Japanese aviators forged strong partnerships and lifelong lessons during the two-week Exercise Bushido Guardian in Japan.
- Australia-Germany Foreign Ministers' Statement Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 Sep 2023 -- Today the Foreign Minister of Australia, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, and the Federal Foreign Minister of Germany, Annalena Baerbock, met at the margins of the General Assembly in New York to reaffirm the closeness of our bilateral relationship, underpinned by shared values and commitment to the international order based on the rule of law.
- Boost for maritime patrol and response fleet Australia DOD 19 Sep 2023 -- The ADF will acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system and upgrade its fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the Australian Government has announced.
- Australia and Indonesia strengthen defence ties during air combat exercise Australia DOD 18 Sep 2023 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will be deploying six F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Indonesia for the first time, as part of Exercise Elang AUSINDO 23.
- Defence joins international effort to enforce sanctions on North Korea Australia DOD 16 Sep 2023 -- Defence has conducted air surveillance of illegal activity in North Korea as part of an international effort to eliminate nuclear weapons in the country.
- Joint statement Prime Minister of Australia 15 Sep 2023 -- "Today, we, the leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States mark the second anniversary of the announcement of AUKUS."
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of AUKUS DoD 15 Sep 2023 -- Two years ago, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia established a once-in-a-generation partnership through AUKUS.
- AUKUS Partners update the IAEA Board on naval nuclear propulsion UK FCDO 15 Sep 2023 -- The United Kingdom, Australia and the United States updated the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on AUKUS naval nuclear propulsion.
- Statement by AUKUS partners to the IAEA Board of Governors UK FCDO 15 Sep 2023 -- UK Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Corinne Kitsell, gave a statement on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US on AUKUS.
- Iran summons Australian chargé d'affaires to protest sanctions, interference in internal affairs Press TV 14 Sep 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Australian chargé d'affaires to Tehran to protest meddlesome remarks by the country's Foreign Minister Penny Wong and the fresh round of sanctions against Tehran.
- Australia's Defence Force leads multinational team to support Nauru Australia DOD 14 Sep 2023 -- As part of Operation Render Safe, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) led a multinational team to safely dispose of dangerous explosive remnants of war on the Pacific island of Nauru.
- ADF successfully completes interoperability training in Indonesia Australia DOD 14 Sep 2023 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully concluded its role as a key participating nation on Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023 in Indonesia.
- New Aussie home for US materiel Australia DOD 13 Sep 2023 -- A splash of camouflage will come to Bandiana, Victoria over the coming months, as ADF trucks transport United States Army vehicles and equipment to their new home at Gaza Ridge North Barracks.
- Reaching new heights Australia DOD 11 Sep 2023 -- Having your next batch of ammo or rations arrive via drone could be no more than a couple of years away, after innovation contracts were awarded to develop tactical logistics uncrewed aerial systems.
- Joint declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the Republic of the Philippines and the Commonwealth of Australia Prime Minister of Australia 09 Sep 2023
- Australian Prime Minister Announces Long-Awaited China Trip VOA 09 Sep 2023 -- Australia is expected to continue its efforts to end a trade dispute with China when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Beijing this year. The trip, announced Thursday, will be the first by an Australian leader to China since 2016.
- Philippines, Australia upgrade defense ties Radio Free Asia 08 Sep 2023 -- Visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed Canberra's support for Manila's South China Sea claims Friday, as the two allies upgraded their defense ties amid Chinese efforts to block Philippine supply boats in disputed waters.
- A stronger partnership between Australia and the Philippines Prime Minister of Australia 08 Sep 2023 -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a Strategic Partnership with President of the Philippines HE Ferdinand R Marcos Jr during his visit to Manila on 8 September.
- Joint Leaders Statement - The Philippines Prime Minister of Australia 08 Sep 2023
- Opening remarks - Bilateral meeting with the President of the Republic of the Philippines Prime Minister of Australia 08 Sep 2023
- Warmth marks Sino-Australian talks People's Daily 08 Sep 2023 -- An affectionate sense of reunion and a warm group photo session were among highlights on Thursday in Beijing of the seventh Meeting of the China-Australia High-level Dialogue, the first such gathering of the two delegations since a meeting in 2020 in Sydney.
- China, Australia to seek common ground amid warming ties Global Times 08 Sep 2023 -- Amid improving China-Australia relations, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday on the sidelines of the leaders' meeting on East Asia cooperation in Jakarta while the two countries resumed the high-level dialogue in Beijing for the first time since 2020. Faced with global and regional challenges and uncertainties, the two countries hope to handle differences with mutual respect, seek common ground and put aside differences to pursue mutual benefits with the much-anticipated dialogue being hailed as "open, frank and candid."
- Aussie lightning strikes in Japan Australia DOD 07 Sep 2023 -- A warm welcome greeted 75 Squadron on arrival at Komatsu Air Base in Japan for the bilateral air combat activity Exercise Bushido Guardian.
- Meeting with China's Premier Li Qiang Prime Minister of Australia 07 Sep 2023
- Opening Remarks - Bilateral meeting with Premier of the People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 07 Sep 2023
- DOD Official Says AUKUS Partnership Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security DoD News 06 Sep 2023 -- The 2022 National Defense Strategy describes China as the most consequential strategic competitor for the coming decades, highlights Indo-Pacific security and stability and underscores the importance of new and fast-evolving technologies to meet the shifting global security environment.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Canada 06 Sep 2023
- Exercise Bushido Guardian brings Japan and Australia together Australia DOD 06 Sep 2023 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed six F-35A Lightning II aircraft to Japan for the first time as part of Exercise Bushido Guardian 23.
- Historic Australian first for Japan's F-35As Australia DOD 06 Sep 2023 -- A warm Northern Territory welcome greeted the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on the first international deployment of its F-35A Lightning IIs.
- Press conference - Jakarta Prime Minister of Australia 06 Sep 2023
- Southeast Asia economic strategy to 2040 Prime Minister of Australia 06 Sep 2023
- Invested in Southeast Asia Prime Minister of Australia 06 Sep 2023 -- The Australian Government has today launched Invested: Australia's Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 to deepen Australia's economic engagement with our region and ensure our shared future prosperity.
- US senators question defense sharing with Australia Radio Free Asia 06 Sep 2023 -- Australia and the United Kingdom need to adopt more stringent controls on the use of American military technology before the United States relaxes its export licensing requirements under the AUKUS pact, a State Department official told the Senate on Wednesday.
- Eyes in the sky Australia DOD 05 Sep 2023 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was a critical force enabler during Exercise Alon, with the E-7A Wedgetail and F-35A Lighting II aircraft providing close air support.
- Solomon Islands says Australia to enlarge, extend security deployment Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2023 -- Australia will increase its security force in the Solomon Islands to help ensure stability during the Pacific Games and next year's national elections, according to the island country's government.
- Mateship thrives in inaugural exercise Australia DOD 04 Sep 2023 -- For the first time, the ADF and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with the support of the United States Marine Corps (USMC), have conducted Exercise Alon, focusing on combined amphibious operations.
- Flying alongside Thai fast jets Australia DOD 01 Sep 2023 -- RAAF personnel and aircraft have left Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, having completed a successful fighter jet exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
- Indian sub makes Australian debut Australia DOD 01 Sep 2023 -- The crew of Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir were warmly welcomed to Fleet Base West during the first deployment of an Indian submarine to Australia.
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