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June 2025 - Australia Special Weapons News
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- QUAD Nations Launch First-Ever 'At Sea Observer Mission' to Boost Maritime Cooperation India PIB 30 Jun 2025 -- In a significant stride toward strengthening maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission' under the Wilmington Declaration
- Global partners shape access to space Australia DOD 30 Jun 2025 -- Defence hosted representatives from nine other like-minded nations in Canberra from June 23-27 to progress international cooperation on responsible behaviour in space.
- Chinese envoy publishes article emphasizing 'China and Australia are friends, not foes' Global Times 30 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian published an article in the opinion section of The Australian on Monday, emphasizing that "China and Australia are friends, not foes," strongly refuting recent attempts by some countries to hype up the so-called "China threat," according to a release posted on the website of the Chinese Embassy in Australia on Monday.
- Defence support to Operation Highmast Australia DOD 30 Jun 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is supporting a United Kingdom-led carrier strike group during a deployment to the Indo-Pacific under Operation Highmast.
- Doorstop interview - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 30 Jun 2025
- Navy introduces new capability with commissioning of HMAS Arafura Australia DOD 28 Jun 2025 -- Today marks a major milestone of the Australian Government's implementation of the Surface Fleet Review within the commissioning of HMAS Arafura into the Royal Australian Navy fleet.
- Defence's commitment to domestic manufacturing of large calibre munitions Australia DOD 27 Jun 2025 -- The 2024 National Defence Strategy and the 2024 Australian Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Plan highlighted the importance of establishing and uplifting Australia's domestic missile and munitions manufacturing capabilities.
- Albanese Government support for Austal's United States expansion Australia DOD 27 Jun 2025 -- The Albanese Government welcomes Export Finance Australia's credit approved loan facility of up to US$150 million to shipbuilder Austal to help it expand its shipyard in Alabama in the United States.
- Doorstop interview - Sydney Prime Minister of Australia 27 Jun 2025
- Australia deepens collaboration with NATO and takes further action to hold Russia to account Australia DOD 26 Jun 2025 -- The Albanese Government is deepening Australia's cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and taking further action to support Ukraine and hold Russia to account for its illegal and immoral war.
- Albanese Government supporting Pacific partners through investment in regional maritime security Australia DOD 26 Jun 2025 -- The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to double funding for the aerial surveillance component of the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP).
- PH, Australia armies wrap up 'Kasangga' drills in CDO Philippine News Agency 25 Jun 2025 -- Filipino and Australian troops formally ended the first "Kasangga" bilateral exercise held in Mindanao on Tuesday.
- Australia-China High Level Talks on the Pacific Australia DFAT 25 Jun 2025 -- Australia and China held the 8th bilateral High Level Talks on the Pacific on 25 June 2025
- Sister squadrons sign on for closer collaboration Australia DOD 25 Jun 2025 -- A first-of-its-kind sister squadron arrangement between the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) was signed at RAAF Base Amberley in May.
- Press conference - Launceston Prime Minister of Australia 25 Jun 2025
- U.S., Australia, and Japan Strengthen Ties During Southern Jackaroo 25 US Navy 24 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) arrived in Townsville to train alongside the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 25, a multi-lateral exercise held from May 25 through June 13, 2025 at the Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia.
- Space partners eye secure future Australia DOD 24 Jun 2025 -- Australia's enduring partnership with the United States in space security and innovation was front and centre during a recent visit by General Stephen N. Whiting, Commander of the United States Space Command.
- Anzac aviators shore up integration Australia DOD 24 Jun 2025 -- HMAS Canberra's embarked aviation personnel made the most of a recent visit to Wellington, New Zealand, working with their Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) counterparts to share knowledge and expertise about Australia's MH-60R Romeo helicopters and New Zealand's NH90.
- Ghost Bat a flying success in Tindal Australia DOD 24 Jun 2025 -- Exercise Carlsbad has wrapped up at RAAF Base Tindal after the successful deployment and operation of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat in regional Northern Territory.
- Trench warfare doctrine put to the test Australia DOD 23 Jun 2025 -- Engineers explosively breach wire obstacles surrounding an enemy trench system, under covering fire from two M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks.
- Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 23 Jun 2025
- Australian Embassy in Tehran Australia DFAT 20 Jun 2025 -- The Australian Government has directed the departure of all Australian officials and dependants and suspended operations at our Embassy in Tehran, based on advice about the deteriorating security environment in Iran.
- Operation Beech Australia DOD 20 Jun 2025 -- To assist Australian Government efforts to support Australians seeking to leave the region, Australian Defence Force personnel and aircraft have been deployed to the Middle East in non-combat roles.
- Hands-on aids boost F-35A maintenance Australia DOD 20 Jun 2025 -- Aviation technicians will be able to hone their skills on the most accurate F-35A maintenance training aids, with the arrival of two new purpose-built pieces of equipment in April.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Wong US Dept. of State 19 Jun 2025
- Soldiers start training on Army's new combat engineering vehicles Australia DOD 18 Jun 2025 -- The first cohort of Australian Army sappers have begun training on new combat engineering vehicles, significantly enhancing the safety of our soldiers in conflict.
- U.S., Australia, and Japan strengthen ties during Southern Jackaroo 25 USMC News 18 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) arrived in Townsville to train alongside the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 25, a multi-lateral exercise held from May 25 through June 13, 2025 at the Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia.
- Press conference - Kananaskis, Canada Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jun 2025
- Europe and Australia commit to Security and Defence Partnership European Commission 18 Jun 2025 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today and agreed to start negotiations on a Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) at the G7 Leaders' Summit in Alberta, Canada.
- 60 vessels entities listed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 Australia DFAT 18 Jun 2025 -- The Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has by legislative instrument designated 60 vessels as sanctioned vessels for Russia ('listed') in accordance with regulation 8 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (the Regulations).
- Australia committing to security and defence partnership with the European Union Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2025
- Japan-Australia Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025
- Press conference - Kananaskis, Canada Prime Minister of Australia 16 Jun 2025
- Key milestone in development of Australian made combat drone Australia DOD 16 Jun 2025 -- The Australian made and designed autonomous aircraft, MQ-28A Ghost Bat, has achieved a major capability milestone, backed by the Albanese Government's $1 billion investment in developing this next generation combat drone.
- Australia - F/A-18F and EA-18G Sustainment Support DSCA 16 Jun 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of F/A-18F and EA-18G Sustainment Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.0 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Canada 15 Jun 2025
- Press conference Kananaskis, Canada Prime Minister of Australia 15 Jun 2025
- Press conference - Seattle Prime Minister of Australia 14 Jun 2025
- Doorstop Interview, Geelong Australia DOD 14 Jun 2025
- Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025 UK FCDO 13 Jun 2025 -- Update by Australia, the UK and the USA (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Australia's naval nuclear propulsion programme
- Nuclear safeguards and the NPT: AUKUS Side Event, May 2025 UK FCDO 13 Jun 2025 -- Australian statement as delivered by Vanessa Wood, Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation
- China always opposes creating bloc confrontation, Chinese FM commenting on US' review of AUKUS Global Times 12 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on US' review of AUKUS submarine pact and the possibility to abolish the pact, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said that China has repeatedly stated its stance on the US, UK and Australia's formation of the so-called "trilateral security partnership."
- Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025 UK FCDO 12 Jun 2025 -- Statement by Australia, the UK and the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on IAEA safeguards and AUKUS
- Commencement of PNG-Australia Bilateral Defence Treaty Negotiations: Joint Statement by lead negotiators Australia DOD 11 Jun 2025 -- PNG and Australian lead negotiators, Mr Elias Wohengu, Secretary of the PNG Department of Foreign Affairs and Mr Greg Moriarty, Secretary of the Australian Department of Defence and delegations convened this week for formal negotiations on a bilateral defence treaty.
- Tigers defy the deluge in the Top End Australia DOD 11 Jun 2025 -- With the rain hammering down, Corporal Tuilakepa 'Fiji' Fakraufon is responding to rapid-fire technical questions as part of a post-activity review.
- US condemns sanctions by UK, allies against Israeli ministers Press TV 11 Jun 2025 -- The United States has hit out at Britain and other allies over sanctions they imposed on two Israeli ministers for repeatedly "inciting violence against Palestinians."
- United States Condemns UK, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, Australia Sanctions on Israeli Government Officials US Dept. of State 10 Jun 2025 -- The United States condemns the sanctions imposed by the governments of United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia on two sitting members of the Israeli cabinet.
- Foreign Ministers joint statement on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich UK FCDO 10 Jun 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich
- UK and partners unite to sanction ministers inciting West Bank violence UK FCDO 10 Jun 2025 -- UK sanctions Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich in response to their repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities, alongside partners Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway
- Operation Gateway continues to strengthen regional security Australia DOD 10 Jun 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully completed its latest deployment under Operation Gateway on the northwest coast of Malaysia, reaffirming Australia's commitment to regional security and stability.
- Tigers on the prowl in the Top End Australia DOD 10 Jun 2025 -- The late onset of this year's Northern Territory monsoon season hampered, but couldn't halt, a recent 1st Aviation Regiment activity around Darwin, training remote helicopter refuelling and re-arming.
- Globemaster loadmasters 'share a mate's car' Australia DOD 10 Jun 2025 -- Loadmasters from four partner nations proved their interoperable readiness in the latest air mobility exercise, training to operate foreign force aircraft as effortlessly as borrowing a mate's car.
- Naval leadership 'focused, lethal and ready' Australia DOD 10 Jun 2025 -- The inaugural Australian Maritime Weapons and Tactics Conference (AUSMAR WEPTAC) last month at the Naval Synthetic Warfare Centre, HMAS Watson, represents the new gold standard in refining and focusing the Royal Australian Navy's human capability in tactical warcraft.
- Address to the National Press Club Prime Minister of Australia 10 Jun 2025
- Question and answer - National Press Club Prime Minister of Australia 10 Jun 2025
- NATO Space Commanders discuss commercial contributions to NATO Space Operations during conference at Ramstein NATO Allied Air Command 06 Jun 2025 -- Space Commander's from 19 NATO Nations and two Partner Nations, Australia and Japan, met for the annual NATO Space Operations Commanders' Conference at Allied Air Command in Ramstein, Germany, June 4 to 5, 2025.
- Australia signs long-range precision strike missile agreement with the United States Australia DOD 06 Jun 2025 -- The Albanese Government has taken the next important step towards increasing the Australian Defence Force's long-range strike capabilities and supporting domestic defence industry, with the establishment of a new cooperative program with the United States for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM).
- NZDF prepares for major warfighting exercise in Australia New Zealand Defence Force 05 Jun 2025 -- New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel and assets have begun to deploy to one of the largest multi-national military exercises in the world.
- Anzac nations strengthen ties during Navy ship's first visit to sister city Australia DOD 05 Jun 2025 -- HMAS Canberra (III), one of the Royal Australian Navy's largest ships, has arrived for its first port visit to its namesake's sister city, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy PM & Defence Minister in New Delhi India PIB 04 Jun 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Mr Richard Marles in New Delhi on June 04, 2025
- Bloc politics, camp-based confrontation solve no problems, certainly won't intimidate China: Chinese FM on US and allies' joint statements during Shangri-La Dialogue Global Times 03 Jun 2025 -- In response to media inquiries about the meetings and joint statements issued by the defense ministers of the US, Japan, and Australia, as well as the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines during the Shangri-La Dialogue—claiming "serious concern about China's destabilizing actions in the East China Sea (ECS) and the South China Sea (SCS) and any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion"—Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Tuesday that the US, in collusion with Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, had been hyping up the so-called "China threat" at the Shangri-La Dialogue, using issues related to the East China Sea and South China Sea to sow discord and incite confrontation among regional countries.
- ADF assists Pacific partners in locating explosive remnants of war Australia DOD 03 Jun 2025 -- Six nations are set to join Papua New Guinea to conduct a technical reconnaissance operation in East New Britain Province under Operation Render Safe from 3 to 14 June, 2025.
- Press conference - Perth Prime Minister of Australia 03 Jun 2025
- Joint Media Release: Maldives to receive Guardian-class Patrol Boat from Australia Australia DOD 02 Jun 2025 -- Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles and Maldives Minister of Defence, Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, are proud to announce Australia will gift an Australian-built Guardian-class Patrol Boat to Maldives.
- US Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander highlights growing role of space in regional security at Australian Space Summit United States Space Force 02 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, USSF Indo-Pacific commander, emphasized the critical role of space capabilities in ensuring stability across the Indo-Pacific region at Australian Space Summit 2025, May 27-28.
- Soldiers see result of their work on the gun line Australia DOD 02 Jun 2025 -- Dust clouds the air through the percussion of each blast from four M777A2 howitzers on the gun line, shrapnel falls just metres away.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Bilateral Meeting With Australia DoD 01 Jun 2025
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