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November 2023 - Australia Special Weapons News
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- China, Australia should be 'cautious of destructive forces' as ties improve Global Times 29 Nov 2023 -- Senior Chinese official Liu Jianchao delivered an overall positive speech on China-Australia ties at a university in Sydney local time on Tuesday, but also urged that "great prudence" is needed for Australian vessels following a recent spat, which reflects China's goodwill to revive relations while maintaining a firm stance on core interests, analysts said on Wednesday.
- Adding fuel to the fleet Australia DOD 29 Nov 2023 -- Two Australian warships contributed to the high tempo of a Japan-led maritime exercise in the Philippine Sea.
- Countries go from strength to strength Australia DOD 28 Nov 2023 -- Naval and air assets from the ADF recently joined forces with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for Exercise Nichi Gou Trident (NGT) 23-2 during a regional presence deployment.
- Exercise Global Dexterity brings heavy lifters Down Under Australia DOD 27 Nov 2023 -- Exercise Global Dexterity 23-2 will bring together C-17A Globemaster aircraft from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia for a series of air mobility training missions.
- PLA vigilant against continuous provocations by US, Australian, Philippine forces Global Times 26 Nov 2023 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is at high vigilance amid continuous provocations by foreign forces from the sea, displaying its high level of readiness, capabilities and determination in safeguarding China's national sovereignty, security and maritime rights, experts said on Sunday.
- Australia and Philippines Launch Joint Naval Patrols in South China Sea Sputnik 25 Nov 2023 -- The patrols involving vessels from both navies are expected to be conducted from November 25 through 27.
- Australian Navy ship transits Taiwan Strait: Defense ministry CNA 24 Nov 2023 -- An Australian naval ship passed through the Taiwan Strait Thursday into early Friday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
- Trained eyes scan the big blue Australia DOD 24 Nov 2023 -- The mission of those deployed on Operation Solania could be compared to looking for a needle in a haystack.
- RAAF aviators bring big picture to US exercise Australia DOD 23 Nov 2023 -- Wedgetail aviators from RAAF 2 Squadron recently shared airspace awareness and their own collective experience with American counterparts in Florida during Exercise Checkered Flag.
- Coordinating air attacks on Black Dagger Australia DOD 23 Nov 2023 -- Exercise Black Dagger, the culminating activity for the 72 joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) course, has successfully concluded at RAAF Base Townsville.
- New vessel protects Samoan waters Australia DOD 23 Nov 2023 -- Australia's Samoan friends received the newest Guardian-class patrol boat SPB Nafanua IIIduring a ceremony on November 22.
- INDIAN ARMED FORCES CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE "AUSTRAHIND-23" India PIB 22 Nov 2023 -- The Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising of 81 personnel departed for Australia today to take part in the second edition of Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23
- Second Arafura class offshore patrol vessel launches in South Australia Australia DOD 22 Nov 2023 -- The Arafura class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) NUSHIP Eyre has been launched at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
- China rejects Australia's accusation of unsafe sea conduct Radio Free Asia 21 Nov 2023 -- Beijing officials have spoken against allegations that a Chinese destroyer operated its sonar device near divers from the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Toowoomba, causing them minor injuries.
- Transcript of Press Briefing on the India-Australia Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (November 21, 2023) India MEA 21 Nov 2023
- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Mr Richard Marles in New Delhi India PIB 20 Nov 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Mr Richard Marles in New Delhi on November 20, 2023
- Chinese Defense Ministry rebuts Australia's claims about recent warship interaction Global Times 21 Nov 2023 -- Australia's claims about a recent interaction between Chinese and Australian warships are completely inconsistent with the facts, said a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense on Monday.
- Experts refute Australian charge claiming PLA destroyer's use of sonar 'unprofessional,' question Australian frigate's location, purpose in incident Global Times 19 Nov 2023 -- Chinese experts on Sunday refuted accusations from Australia claiming that a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) destroyer used sonar to force divers from an Australian frigate to exit the water, saying that the Australian statement is vague and one-sided, and aims to hype the "China threat" theory.
- Army's first live-fire of advanced surface-to-air missile system Australia DOD 18 Nov 2023 -- The Australian Army has conducted its first live-fire of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) at the Woomera test range in South Australia.
- Press Conference - San Francisco, United States of America Prime Minister of Australia 18 Nov 2023
- Opening remarks - Australia-Japan Bilateral Meeting Prime Minister of Australia 18 Nov 2023
- HMAS Toowoomba supports sanctions on North Korea Australia DOD 17 Nov 2023 -- The crew of HMAS Toowoomba have supported United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea during a regional presence deployment.
- Missile launch marks dawn of an era Australia DOD 17 Nov 2023 -- The roar of the rocket engine broke through the silence as the first Australian live-fire of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile (NASAMS) punched through the sky.
- APEC Press Conference Prime Minister of Australia 17 Nov 2023
- Landmark Indo-Pacific Framework Agreements Prime Minister of Australia 17 Nov 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Canada 16 Nov 2023
- Opening Canada Bilateral Remarks Prime Minister of Australia 17 Nov 2023
- Opening Remarks - Bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Thailand Prime Minister of Australia 17 Nov 2023
- Australian Intelligence Report Identifies China as Major Backer of Cyber Crime VOA 15 Nov 2023 -- Australia's digital spy agency has identified China as the major backer of serious hacking against Australian companies and critical infrastructure.
- Cargo Standstill as Cyberattacks Close Australian Ports VOA 13 Nov 2023 -- Several major Australian ports are resuming operations after shutting down due to a cyberattack. The ports are run by DP World Australia, one of the country's biggest logistics companies. Authorities have not said who might be to blame.
- New undersea capability to strengthen AUKUS partnership UK MOD 13 Nov 2023 -- As part of the AUKUS partnership, a joint exercise took place testing new capability, ADV Guidance, that will increase protection of underwater infrastructure.
- New Uncrewed Undersea Capabilities Strengthen AUKUS Partnership DoD 13 Nov 2023 -- The UK, US and Australia have strengthened their maritime forces, introducing new uncrewed undersea vessels to extend the range and lethality of their warfare capabilities. As part of the AUKUS partnership, the nations have taken part in a joint exercise off the east coast of Australia to test new equipment that will increase the protection of critical underwater infrastructure.
- Adding fuel to the friendship Australia DOD 13 Nov 2023 -- Returning to the Republic of Korea's skies, 33 Squadron delivered essential refuelling support for Exercise Vigilant Defense.
- Activists Condemn Australia for Prosecuting Afghan War Crimes Whistleblower VOA 12 Nov 2023 -- Civil society groups are calling on Australia to halt the prosecution of a man who leaked classified documents detailing allegations of Australian special forces committing war crimes in Afghanistan.
- Impact and Consequences of the Current Situation in the Gaza Strip/Palestine in All Aspects of UNESCO's mandate ("Yemen/Arab Group Gaza Resolution") Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradet 12 Nov 2023 -- Statement by H.E. Ms Megan Anderson, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Australia to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
- Australia Boosts Regional Security Influence With Tuvalu Accord VOA 12 Nov 2023 -- Australia has signed a security, climate change and migration accord with Tuvalu, a grouping of several low-lying coral atolls in the South Pacific Ocean. Analysts say the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili union also highlights Canberra's attempts to counter China's growing influence in the region.
- Australia Investigating Cybersecurity Incident Affecting Maritime Ports Sputnik 11 Nov 2023 -- The Australian authorities are investigating and responding to a massive cybersecurity incident that has interrupted the operation of maritime ports in the country, Australian National Cyber Security Coordinator Air Marshal Darren Goldie said on Saturday.
- Uncrewed undersea capabilities strengthen AUKUS partnership Australia DOD 10 Nov 2023 -- Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have conducted a combined exercise off the east coast of Australia testing autonomous undersea warfare capabilities.
- Strengthening regional ties through the Pacific Islands Forum Prime Minister of Australia 10 Nov 2023
- Press conference - Rarotonga, Cook Islands Prime Minister of Australia 10 Nov 2023
- Joint statement on the Falepili Union between Tuvalu and Australia Prime Minister of Australia 10 Nov 2023
- Doorstop interview - Rarotonga, Cook Islands Prime Minister of Australia 10 Nov 2023
- Dolphins and wallabies unite in South Korea Australia DOD 10 Nov 2023 -- In waters near Ulsan, naval and air assets from Australia and South Korea combined to test maritime warfare skills and build on strong partnerships.
- Defence boosts capability with the launch of Defence Digital Group Australia DOD 08 Nov 2023 -- The establishment of the Defence Digital Group within Defence represents increased focus on delivering information and communications technology (ICT) capability that will ensure Defence is ready to fight and win in the digital age.
- Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference 2023 - Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell Australia DOD 08 Nov 2023
- New world-leading rules for Australia's Defence vessels Australia DOD 08 Nov 2023 -- Australia's maritime capability and readiness will be supported by new world-leading design rules, following the launch of the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Framework at the Indo-Pacific Maritime Exposition in Sydney.
- Performing the Duties of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Mara Karlin's Travel to Australia DoD 07 Nov 2023
- Indo Pacific 2023 opens in Sydney Australia DOD 07 Nov 2023 -- The Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime Exposition will open its doors to a record number of defence industry businesses and international naval delegations in Sydney this week.
- Gunners make the ground shake Australia DOD 07 Nov 2023 -- Firing with modified safety procedures, it was one of several live-fire, danger-close missions 4 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (4 Regt, RAA), completed recently during Exercise Nadzab.
- Remarks - Meeting with Premier Li - Beijing - People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 07 Nov 2023
- Statement on joint outcomes of the China-Australia annual leaders' meeting Prime Minister of Australia 07 Nov 2023
- Dialogue key to relations with China Prime Minister of Australia 07 Nov 2023
- Press Conference - Beijing - People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 07 Nov 2023
- Australia and China: Besties again? It's complicated Radio Free Asia 07 Nov 2023 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrapped up a three-day trip to China Tuesday, calling for the "full resumption of free and unimpeded trade" in a meeting with counterpart Li Qiang.
- Australian Leader Hails Landmark Meeting With Chinese President in Beijing VOA 07 Nov 2023 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to Canberra after what he called a "positive" landmark summit in Beijing.
- Friendships flourish on deployment Australia DOD 06 Nov 2023 -- A Royal Australian Navy task group is deepening ties with friends, partners and allies across the Indo-Pacific as it continues a regional presence deployment.
- Meeting with Chairman Zhao Leji Prime Minister of Australia 06 Nov 2023
- Meeting with President Xi Jinping Prime Minister of Australia 06 Nov 2023
- Press Conference - Beijing - People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 06 Nov 2023
- Press Conference - Beijing - People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 06 Nov 2023
- Xi meets with Albanese in Beijing, calling PM visit 'opening future' Global Times 06 Nov 2023 -- "Your visit can be described as carrying on the past and opening up the future," Chinese President Xi Jinping told visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing on Monday afternoon, citing the fact that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the trip made by Gough Whitlam, the first Australian leader to visit China.
- Opening session of the China International Import Expo Prime Minister of Australia 05 Nov 2023
- Press conference Prime Minister of Australia 05 Nov 2023
- Remarks - Shanghai Prime Minister of Australia 04 Nov 2023
- Australian Prime Minister Arrives in China for Four-Day Visit VOA 04 Nov 2023 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in China on Saturday to kick off a four-day visit to the country, the first by an Australian leader since 2016.
- Statement on Russia's decision to revoke ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Australia MFA 03 Nov 2023 -- Australia deplores the Russian Federation's decision to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. It is an affront to all who want a world without nuclear weapons.
- Grant Shapps and Richard Marles visit key nuclear site UK MOD 03 Nov 2023 -- Australian defence industry specialists have been embedded in UK industry to collaborate on next-generation attack submarines - SSN-AUKUS.
- $3.6 million boost for local defence companies Australia DOD 03 Nov 2023 -- Ten Australian manufacturing businesses will share more than $3.6 million to develop cutting-edge defence capabilities and boost exports in the latest round of Defence grants.
- Autonomous and uncrewed systems tested as part of Exercise Autonomous Warrior Australia DOD 03 Nov 2023 -- The Royal Australian Navy has worked with defence industry to test autonomous and uncrewed systems that have the capacity to transform the way Navy conducts maritime warfare.
- Partners hone skills at sea Australia DOD 03 Nov 2023 -- HMAS Brisbane recently strengthened international partnerships and honed maritime warfare skills during Exercise Bersama Lima.
- Strengthening our American ties can help keep us safe Prime Minister of Australia 02 Nov 2023
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