Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
June 2024 - Australia Special Weapons News
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- U.S. Navy submarine tender arrives in Sydney Australia DOD 28 Jun 2024 -- Over 500 United States Navy officers, sailors and civilian mariners will enjoy the sights of Sydney in the coming days following the arrival of the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39).
- ADF joins world's largest international maritime exercise Australia DOD 28 Jun 2024 -- Approximately 320 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have joined 28 international partners to undertake the world's largest international maritime exercise.
- Emotional homecoming for WikiLeaks' Assange VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man Wednesday after agreeing to a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors over espionage charges, ending a 14-year legal odyssey.
- Statement on release of the ANAO Performance Audit into Defence's Management of Contracts for the Supply of Munitions Australia DOD 25 Jun 2024 -- The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has completed the first of two performance audits into Defence's procurement process to establish the Strategic Domestic Munitions Manufacturing contract in the period 2016-2018. The audit also reviewed the precursor arrangements.
- VCSAF emphasizes US, Australian air force collaboration to solve roadblocks to change US Air Force 24 Jun 2024 -- U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Jim Slife emphasized the continued importance of the U.S. and Royal Australian Air Forces tearing down roadblocks and increasing interoperability during the annual Air Senior National Representatives Forum at RAAF Base Williamtown, Newcastle, Australia.
- First group of Australian submarine workers depart for Pearl Harbor AUKUS training Australia DOD 22 Jun 2024 -- The Albanese Government continues to progress AUKUS with the first cohort of skilled submarine workers from ASC departing for Pearl Harbor in the United States for comprehensive sustainment training.
- First step in boosting Navy's undersea warfare and strike capability Australia DOD 21 Jun 2024 -- Today, the Albanese Government has taken another significant step in delivering Navy's enhanced lethality surface combatant fleet with construction commencing on the first Hunter Class Frigate.
- AUKUS Shines Spotlight on Power of Partnerships, Pentagon Official Says DoD News 21 Jun 2024 -- The security partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, known as AUKUS, is aimed at promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific and represents a tangible example of the Defense Department's longstanding commitment to deepening alliances, a senior Pentagon official said today.
- Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Dr. William LaPlante and Ms. Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Engagements at the 22nd Australia - United States Ministerial Defense Advanced Capability Committee DoD 21 Jun 2024
- HMAS Sydney departs for regional presence deployment Australia DOD 20 Jun 2024 -- HMAS Sydney has departed for its regional presence deployment - the Australian Defence Force's continued commitment to regional security.
- Security and trade dominate Australian ministerial talks in Papua New Guinea VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- Senior Australian ministers are in Papua New Guinea to discuss security and development amid China's growing ambitions in the region.
- Statement regarding recent incidents in the South China Sea Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 18 Jun 2024 -- The Australian Government expresses its grave concern at, and stands by the Philippines in its response to, the dangerous and illegal actions by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew taking part in a routine mission to Second Thomas Shoal, within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, on 17 June.
- China, Australia can jointly build competitive new energy industrial, supply chains: Chinese premier People's Daily 19 Jun 2024 -- China and Australia can jointly build competitive industrial and supply chains in the new energy sector, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Tuesday.
- Australia complains after Chinese officials block view of Cheng Lei Radio Free Asia 18 Jun 2024 -- The Australian government said Tuesday it has complained to Beijing after Chinese officials tried to block formerly jailed Chinese state TV journalist Cheng Lei from view during a news conference by Premier Li Qiang during his visit to the country.
- Premier Li's 'fruitful' visit to Australia paves way for further improvement in bilateral ties Global Times 18 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday called on businesses from China and Australia to continue to deepen cooperation in traditional fields and expand cooperation in new areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology and life science, and stressed the importance of bilateral cooperation in stabilizing industrial and supply chains, while attending a CEO roundtable in Perth, Australia as he was wrapping up a high-stakes visit to the country.
- Back in black and bigger than ever Australia DOD 18 Jun 2024 -- The biggest Exercise Pitch Black in Air Force history will return from July 12 to August 2.
- Premier Li's visit continues stabilisation of relationship with China Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jun 2024 -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed Premier Li Qiang's visit to Australia as an important milestone in stabilising our relationship with China.
- 7th Australia-China CEO roundtable Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jun 2024
- Address to the community welcome banquet for Premier Li Qiang Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jun 2024
- Chinese premier stresses maintaining hard-won positive momentum for stable development of China-Australia ties People's Daily 18 Jun 2024 -- Although oceans apart, China and Australia have long been forging ahead side by side in history, benefiting greatly from win-win cooperation.
- Western Australia at the centre of visit by the Premier of China Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jun 2024
- Premier Li meets Albanese; 'visit shows China's sincerity in improving ties with Australia' Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China is ready to work with Australia to build a more mature, stable and fruitful China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership to better benefit the two peoples. Li also announced on Monday that China will include Australia on the list of unilateral visa-free countries.
- Official luncheon for His Excellency Premier Li Qiang Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
- Press conference - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
- Press Statements - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
- Opening remarks - Annual Leaders' Meeting Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
- Statement on joint outcomes of the Australia-China Annual Leaders' Meeting Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024 -- At the invitation of The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, undertook an official visit to Australia from 15 to 18 June, 2024. Premier Li Qiang visited Adelaide, Canberra and Perth during his visit.
- Agreements with China reflect renewed dialogue Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024 -- Today Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Canberra for their Annual Leaders' Meeting.
- Defence's first directed-energy weapon put to the test Australia DOD 17 Jun 2024 -- At a Puckapunyal range, where tanks and explosions are commonplace, last month a new type of weapon system was put through its paces for senior officers looking to expand Defence's counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAS) arsenal.
- New grant program to grow Australian defence industry Australia DOD 17 Jun 2024 -- The Albanese Government is delivering its commitment to grow Australia's thriving defence industry, through a new $150 million industry grant program.
- Premier Li says greater development of China-Australia ties needs joint efforts People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Monday that a greater development for China-Australia ties requires the joint efforts from both sides.
- China-Australia cooperation can cross Pacific, transcend differences: Premier Li Global Times 16 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday visited Adelaide Zoo, which has been home to two China-born giant pandas, where he announced that China will continue panda research cooperation with Australia. The premier's visit to Adelaide Zoo hosting giant pandas on the second day of his visit to Australia demonstrated that Beijing values ties with Canberra, said experts.
- Chinese premier kicks off Australia visit, as bilateral relations 'get back on normal track after frosty years' Global Times 15 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Adelaide on Saturday to kick off his official visit to Australia, following his trip to New Zealand. The visit, which is the first in seven years by a Chinese premier, shows that the bilateral relations have returned to a normal track following frosty years, analysts said.
- Chinese premier to visit Australia as tensions ease, trade ties resume VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang will touch down in Australia Saturday, becoming the most senior Chinese visitor in over seven years.
- Australia and the United States team-up on AI Australia DOD 14 Jun 2024
- First Royal Australian Navy Enlisted Sailors Begin Training at U.S. Submarine School US Navy 13 Jun 2024 -- The U.S. Naval Submarine School in Groton welcomed its first cadre of nine enlisted sailors and the second cadre of three officers from the Royal Australian Navy on June 3rd and 10th respectively. These 12 Australians will train alongside their American counterparts to operate conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs).
- Arrival of the first MQ-4C Triton on track Australia DOD 12 Jun 2024 -- The first MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft (AUS 1) will soon arrive in Australia following the successful delivery and installation of its ground support systems.
- Working productively with China will benefit everyone in the region Prime Minister of Australia 12 Jun 2024 -- Opinion by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
- Australia locks down farms as avian influenza spreads VOA 11 Jun 2024 -- Bird flu continues to spread in the Australian state of Victoria, where more than 500,000 chickens have been euthanized. Strict quarantine zones restricting the movement of birds and equipment have also been put in place. Australian health authorities say bird flu spreads mainly among wild water birds.
- Readout of Jones' bilateral engagements in Australia US Air Force 07 Jun 2024 -- The Honorable Kristyn Jones, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, traveled to Australia May 25 to June 4 for a visit that included a series of bilateral engagements centered on the continued strength of the "Unbreakable Alliance" between the United States and Australia.
- HMAS Huon sails into history Australia DOD 07 Jun 2024 -- After a quarter-century of distinguished service, HMAS Huon has been decommissioned in a poignant ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney.
- Exercise culminates in explosion of firepower Australia DOD 07 Jun 2024 -- Exercise Rhino Run culminated in a 24-hour crescendo of combat power by 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), 1st Armoured Regiment and 1st Combat Engineer Regiment.
- EU Statement under Any Other Business on AUKUS, IAEA Board of Governors, 7 June 2024 European External Action Service (EEAS) 07 Jun 2024
- Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, June 2024 UK FCDO 07 Jun 2024 -- Statement by Australia, the UK and the USA (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on naval nuclear propulsion
- Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2024 UK FCDO 07 Jun 2024 -- Statement by Australia, the UK and the US about AUKUS safeguards under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
- FVEY Partners Warn of Evolving Efforts to Recruit Current and Former Western Service Members to Bolster the PRC's Military Director of National Intelligence 05 Jun 2024 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) today joined partners from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom in warning about continued efforts by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to recruit current and former Western military personnel to train the PRC military.
- US, allies warn China aggressively 'headhunting' Western fighter pilots VOA 05 Jun 2024 -- China's military appears to be intensifying its efforts to recruit current and former Western fighter pilots, employing new and more intricate tactics to snare Western expertise.
- Five Eyes nations say China is poaching Western ex-military Radio Free Asia 05 Jun 2024 -- China's navy and air force have been "aggressively recruiting Western military talent" to train their aviators in complex aerial maneuvers taught by U.S. armed forces, the American-led Five Eyes intelligence sharing network said in a bulletin on Wednesday.
- Allies train for crisis and combat Australia DOD 05 Jun 2024 -- Personnel from Australia's 3rd Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the US Army conducted an assault on the urban operations training facility in Townsville Field Training area in May.
- Government approves next phase of Collins Class life-of-type extension Australia DOD 05 Jun 2024 -- HMAS Farncomb will be the first of Australia's six Collins class submarines to undergo sustainment and capability enhancement under a life-of-type extension program being implemented by the Albanese Government.
- Australian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Will Not Attend Ukraine Summit in Switzerland - Report Sputnik 03 Jun 2024 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong will not attend the Ukraine "peace summit" in Switzerland as they will hold a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported Monday.
- Australian Defence Force opens recruitment to non-Australian citizens Australia DOD 04 Jun 2024 -- As one of the Albanese Government's initiatives to grow the Australian Defence Force (ADF), New Zealanders who call Australia home will soon be able to apply to join the ADF.
- Help drops from above Australia DOD 03 Jun 2024 -- Air Force and Army have combined forces to resupply the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) from the air, delivering about 15 tonnes of essential supplies for the winter.
- Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner's Meeting With "Five Eyes" Defense Policy Senior Officials DoD 02 Jun 2024
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