July 2025 - Australia Special Weapons News

Remote weapons technology tested on Talisman Sabre Australia DOD 31 Jul 2025 -- The 1st Armoured Regiment (1AR) has transformed this year to provide the Australian Army with a Combat Experimentation Group, designed to test and trial emerging technology to gain battlefield advantage.
Overnight success bridges gap for Battle Group Australia DOD 31 Jul 2025 -- Under the over of darkness, using specialist equipment, soldiers from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment constructed a 46-metre Dry Support Bridge, proving the Battle Group with a vital armoured assault corridor.
Allied eyes on the fight: US, Australian ground C2 team powers the kill chain at TS25 US Air Force 31 Jul 2025 -- On a dusty northern Australian airfield, deep in the heart of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, a small but powerful coalition team is proving that command and control doesn't just happen in the sky. From the ground, a combined U.S. and Australian battle management command and control element is operating in real time to manage the fight, respond to threats and deliver effects across the battlespace.
New York Call - Joint statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs Canada 30 Jul 2025 -- The Foreign Ministers of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia and Spain, issued the following statement:
Apache helicopters on course for delivery Australia DOD 30 Jul 2025 -- The integrated force is a step closer to a new era of attack aviation, with Army's first four AH-64E Apaches now progressing through final assembly and production.
Summit held to support Collins Class Sustainment Australia DOD 30 Jul 2025 -- A Project of Concern Summit was held in Canberra today to support the sustainment of Australia's Collins class submarines.
Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 30 Jul 2025
PM call with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 30 July 2025 Gov.UK 30 Jul 2025
Allied P-8A crews unify maritime capability Australia DOD 29 Jul 2025 -- The northern skies of Queensland filled with the roar of P-8A Poseidons as Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 brought together maritime patrol forces from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States in a powerful demonstration of allied air power and tactical cohesion.
Foreign forces unite on the flight line Australia DOD 29 Jul 2025 -- On the eastern flank of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, RAAF Base Amberley stood as the power hub of cargo and passenger air movements.
Operational airbase a high achiever for Talisman Sabre Australia DOD 29 Jul 2025 -- Operating an airbase in an austere location may seem like a huge undertaking, but for Royal Australian Air Force Contingency Response personnel deployed to RAAF Base Curtin, it was business as usual.
Projecting air power and readiness at Talisman Sabre Australia DOD 29 Jul 2025 -- From the roar of fighter jets cutting through the clouds, to the steady hum of surveillance aircraft scanning vast ocean stretches, the Royal Australian Air Force pushed the boundaries of air power during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Army Reserve soldiers defend the North Australia DOD 29 Jul 2025 -- It's not every day you see Army Reserve soldiers from Victoria's 4th Brigade patrolling the streets of Darwin.
WADS, PADS integrate with Royal Australian Air Force for Talisman Sabre 2025 US Air Force 28 Jul 2025 -- Operators from the Western Air Defense Sector and Pacific Air Defense Sector integrated with the Royal Australian Air Force's No. 3 Control and Reporting Unit to deliver seamless command and control during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Military partners strengthen ties in Australia Australia DOD 28 Jul 2025 -- Thousands of kilometres from home, two allies have leveraged Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 to gain familiarity with what it takes to operate in the Indo-Pacific.
D-Day at Shoalwater Bay Australia DOD 28 Jul 2025 -- As dawn broke over Shoalwater Bay, the Combined Task Group 628.1 waited in various landing crafts ready to assault the beach.
Northern airbase security kicked up a notch Australia DOD 28 Jul 2025 -- As aircraft conducted training missions overhead, ADF ground security elements were generating an integrated security posture across three northern airbases - a first for Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Air-to-air refuelling trials complete Australia DOD 28 Jul 2025 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed air-to-air refuelling clearance trials with the United States Air Force (USAF) at USAF bases Eglin and Edwards.
HKSAR govt opposes smears of US, Canada and Australia against lawful enforcement actions on 19 individuals linked to subversive organization Global Times 27 Jul 2025 -- The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Sunday strongly opposed and disapproved of smears with distorted facts by government officials and politicians from countries like the US, Canada and Australia, as well as anti-China organizations, on HKSAR's lawful act to pursue wanted persons endangering national security absconding from Hong Kong.
Joint Statement on the Australia-UK Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty UK MOD 26 Jul 2025 -- On 26 July 2025 in Geelong, Australia, the Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia and the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom (UK) signed the bilateral Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty (the Geelong Treaty) at the UK-Australia Defence Ministers' Meeting in Geelong, Victoria.
Statement on the situation in Gaza Prime Minister of Australia 25 Jul 2025
Air Force continues partnership to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health Australia DOD 25 Jul 2025 -- A ten-year long partnership between Air Force and Indigenous health leaders will continue through to the end of the decade, with an agreement signed to provide health support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
HIMARS extends range on Christmas Island Australia DOD 25 Jul 2025 -- A Royal Canadian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft has deployed a US Army M142 high-mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) and Australian Army soldiers to Christmas Island for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Simulated battle creates real readiness Australia DOD 25 Jul 2025 -- The crackle of simulated gunfire breaks the stillness of a North Queensland afternoon as Australian and New Zealand troops launch into a coordinated assault.
First test in Australia of advanced strike missile being co-developed with United States Australia DOD 25 Jul 2025 -- The Albanese Government has delivered on its commitment to rapidly boost the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) long-range strike capability with the test firing of a Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in Australia for the first time today.
Statement on Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) July 2025 UK MOD 25 Jul 2025 -- Joint statement from UK and Australia on the Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) July 2025
Albanese Government backs Australian defence industry and local jobs with $170 million grant program Australia DOD 25 Jul 2025 -- The Albanese Government has awarded a further 40 grants to support Australian businesses and back Australian jobs.
15th Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations Australia DOD 25 Jul 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will today welcome the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs the Rt Hon David Lammy MP and Secretary of State for Defence the Rt Hon John Healey MP to Sydney for Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN).
Accelerating the acquisition of drone and counter drone technology Australia DOD 24 Jul 2025 -- The Albanese Government is accelerating the acquisition of cutting-edge drone and counter-drone technologies for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to keep Australian's safe and protect our military assets.
Boarding teams build partnerships Australia DOD 24 Jul 2025 -- If someone hears those words shouted with authority while a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) boarding party climbs on to their vessel, they'd better hope they aren't harbouring contraband, as security units like these are serious business.
Talisman Sabre's new advantage takes shape Australia DOD 24 Jul 2025 -- Amid the backrooms of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, a significant first occurrence is highlighting the trust between the exercise partners.
Tanks on the Hook for Talisman Sabre Australia DOD 24 Jul 2025 -- Four of the Australian Army's new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks and a MA88 Recovery Vehicle have been craned into the tight confines of the United States landing craft USAV Paulus Hook in a global first for interoperability.
Brewing new warfighting tactics in the lab Australia DOD 24 Jul 2025 -- Holding one of the key positions within the Australian Army's rapid transformation into a contemporary, integrated and adaptive fighting force is Battle Laboratory, or Battle Lab.
Sister ships sail side by side Australia DOD 24 Jul 2025 -- If HMAS Sydney looked like it was sailing with a twin, that's because it was. The Royal Australian Navy's guided missile destroyer sailed with Spain's ESPS Méndez Núñez as part of the United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group deployment.
AUKUS treaty deepens UK-Australia defence partnership to generate £20 billion in trade and create 7,000 new jobs UK MOD 24 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary in Australia alongside UK's Carrier Strike Group - demonstrating government's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
USARPAC Commander Observes Talisman Sabre Training, Advances Army-to-Army Coordination in Australia Army News 23 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General, Gen. Ronald P. Clark, recently traveled to Australia in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Japan-Australia Vice Ministers' Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Jul 2025
AUKUS partners make waves in acoustic communication testing Australia DOD 23 Jul 2025 -- Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have jointly tested their ability to communicate with underwater autonomous systems at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, as part of AUKUS Pillar II's Maritime Big Play series.
Australia-Japan partnership soars during Exercise Talisman Sabre Australia DOD 23 Jul 2025 -- For the second time in Australia, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has conducted a live fire demonstration of Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) off the Australian east coast.
Air Force arms and refuels at austere airfield Australia DOD 23 Jul 2025 -- Exercising enhanced survivability, flexibility, lethality and reach were the primary objectives for a Forward Arming Refuelling Point (FARP) demonstration at an austere airfield in Western Australia during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Multinational Task Group sea power display Australia DOD 23 Jul 2025 -- Combined Task Group 628.1 (CTG628) has completed force preparation in anticipation of the next stage of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25.
HMAS Sydney leaves Talisman Sabre on a high Australia DOD 23 Jul 2025 -- After participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre, the Royal Australian Navy air warfare destroyer HMAS Sydney has started the journey home to Fleet Base East.
HMAS Parramatta returns to the water Australia DOD 23 Jul 2025 -- HMAS Parramatta has been undocked at the BAE Systems Henderson shipyard, Western Australia, marking a major milestone in the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP).
First firing for Australian NASAMS Australia DOD 22 Jul 2025 -- The Australian Army's air and missile defence capability took a step forward during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 when 16th Regiment's National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) fired two AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles in the Northern Territory.
Philippine focus on territorial defence operations Australia DOD 22 Jul 2025 -- When a contingent of Australian reconnaissance soldiers was preparing to patrol with their Philippine counterparts, they were shocked to see how little the Filipinos carried.
Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025 UK FCDO 21 Jul 2025 -- The UK and 28 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Chinese FM comments on Australian Prime Minister Albanese's recent visit to China: 'consensus on deepening and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation reached' Global Times 21 Jul 2025 -- Commenting on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent visit to China, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson from Chinese Foreign Ministry, stated on Monday that during Albanese's official visit to China, the leaders of China and Australia reached an important consensus on deepening and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation.
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Ville de Québec Completes Rearmament in Australia while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 Canada 21 Jul 2025 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec completed the forward rearmament of Block II Harpoon Missiles while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 in Australia.
Rearmament milestone achieved in Northern Australia Australia DOD 21 Jul 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has expanded its naval rearmament capability in northern Australia, rearming a Canadian warship from the Port of Darwin with RGM-84 Harpoon Block II missiles on two occasions during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Reserve on point for major warfighting exercise Australia DOD 21 Jul 2025 -- Four months ago, in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Australian Army soldiers from 41st Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment (41 RNSWR), were clearing roads, filling sandbags and conducting welfare checks on community members at Lismore, northern NSW.
Mission is on time and on target Australia DOD 21 Jul 2025 -- Two Republic of Korea MUH-1 Marineon helicopters departed the ROKS Marado sitting offshore. They roared into Bowen, delivering an amphibious air assault force that cleared an enemy position, as part of Talisman Sabre 2025.
M1A1 Abrams tanks delivered to Ukraine Australia DOD 19 Jul 2025 -- The Albanese Government continues its steadfast support for Ukraine, with the transfer of the first tranche of Australian-gifted M1A1 Abrams tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Amphibious integration on display at Cowley Beach Australia DOD 19 Jul 2025 -- Over the last few days, the Australian Amphibious Force has completed significant Force Integration Training (FIT) and Wet and Dry Environmental Rehearsals (WADER) on Cowley Beach in North Queensland.
HIMARS gives force to strategy of denial Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- The thundering roar of rockets tore through the skies at Shoalwater Bay, signalling the start of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, and a new chapter in Australia's defence capability.
Partners hit the beach for littoral operations Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- Boots and heavy vehicles hit the shores of Cowley Beach, kicking off the first phase of a littoral amphibious training exercise as part of Talisman Sabre 2025.
Sappers gear up for asset protection Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- Sitting at a desk five days a week in an otherwise wholesome job had Army Reserve soldier Sapper Nicholas Kour champing at the bit to throw his uniform on and deploy on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
3rd Brigade sprints ahead Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- Exercises North Queensland Warfighter and Brolga Sprint have showcased the transformation of Army's Armoured Brigade, bringing 3500 soldiers, officers and international partners to Townsville over May and June.
US, Australian C-17s spearhead multinational joint force entry during Talisman Sabre 25 US Air Force 18 Jul 2025 -- Multiple U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs executed a joint force-entry operation into Australia, deploying U.S. Army and international paratroopers in support of Talisman Sabre 25.
Prime Minister's visit to China Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jul 2025
Australian PM says dialogue with China matters for Australian economy, regional security Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- "Dialogue with China matters. For jobs, our economy and the security of our region," visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a post on X platform on Friday.
Over the Horizon Radar technology milestone with Canada Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- Australia and Canada have signed a new technology partnership agreement to support collaboration on Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) research and development.
National Defence signs technology partnership arrangement with Australia for Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Canada 17 Jul 2025 -- On June 20, 2025, representatives of the governments of Canada and Australia signed a landmark technology partnership arrangement, a critical milestone in the rapid development and deployment of Canada's A-OTHR system.
Allied paratroopers own the night Australia DOD 17 Jul 2025 -- Three-hundred-and-thirty-five US paratroopers dropped into Charters Towers under the cover of night, exploiting allied night vision capabilities to launch a surprise operation designed to overwhelm any adversary.
Amphibious forces embark for Talisman Sabre 2025 Australia DOD 17 Jul 2025 -- Preparing for the embarkation and transportation of hundreds of people is no easy task, but for the Australian Amphibious Force it has become second nature.
Doorstop - Chengdu, People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jul 2025
Recognising Operational Service in the Indo-Pacific Australia DOD 16 Jul 2025 -- The ship's company of HMAS Stuart has today been recognised, with approximately 150 personnel among the first in the nation to receive the Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) - Indo-Pacific, during a ceremony at Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia.
Press conference - Great Wall of China Prime Minister of Australia 16 Jul 2025
Opening remarks - Meeting with the Secretary of the Communist Party of China Sichuan Provincial Committee Prime Minister of Australia 16 Jul 2025
Press conference - Beijing Prime Minister of Australia 16 Jul 2025
China, Australia sign MoU to implement, review bilateral FTA amid 10th anniversary Global Times 16 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce and Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding the implementation and review of China-Australia free trade agreement (FTA), Chinese commerce ministry said on Wednesday.
55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships, combat readiness US Air Force 15 Jul 2025 -- The 55th Wing has arrived in Australia, launching the execution of Talon Shield. This high-end training event reinforces the U.S. Air Force's ability to project power, integrate with allies, and execute from forward locations. Talon Shield is part of the larger exercise, Talisman Sabre, which will bring together more than 30,000 personnel from 19 countries across the Indo-Pacific region.
Talisman Sabre 2025 Begins with Record Participation and Enduring Purpose US Navy 15 Jul 2025 -- Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 formally commenced today from the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide in Sydney Harbor, launching military activities involving 19 nations and over 30,000 service members across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. This marks the largest bilateral military training event between the United States and Australia to date.
PH Army makes debut in Australia's largest war drills Philippine News Agency 15 Jul 2025 -- For the first time, the Philippine Army (PA) is taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre, Australia's largest bilateral exercise with the United States.
Strengthening Defence's space edge Australia DOD 15 Jul 2025 -- For the first time, the Australian Defence Force will establish a purpose-built space workforce.
Demand for drone operators set to soar Australia DOD 15 Jul 2025
Xi Jinping Meets with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese PRC MofA 15 Jul 2025 -- On the morning of July 15, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Review to modernise reserve force Australia DOD 15 Jul 2025 -- The Strategic Review of the Australian Defence Force Reserves identified 17 recommendations to modernise the ADF Reserve, supporting an integrated, focused force prepared to meet evolving strategic challenges.
Statement on Joint Outcomes of the China-Australia Annual Leaders' Meeting Prime Minister of Australia 15 Jul 2025
Opening remarks - Australia-China bilateral meeting Prime Minister of Australia 15 Jul 2025
Opening remarks - Australia-China Annual Leaders' meeting Prime Minister of Australia 15 Jul 2025
Australia-China leadership meetings Prime Minister of Australia 15 Jul 2025
Xi meets Australian PM, calls to further advance relations Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- Noting that the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership has entered its second decade, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China stands ready to work with Australia to further advance their relations for sound development to bring greater benefits to the two peoples, during his meeting with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing on Tuesday.
Secretary Rubio's Call with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 14 Jul 2025
Defence signs agreement for innovative sovereign space project Australia DOD 14 Jul 2025 -- Defence is supporting Australia's sovereign space industry with a partnership to develop and launch a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite.
Talisman Sabre 2025 Begins with Record Participation and Enduring Purpose Army News 14 Jul 2025 -- Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 formally commenced today from the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide in Sydney Harbor, launching military activities involving 19 nations and over 30,000 service members across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. This marks the largest bilateral military training event between the United States and Australia to date.
Press conference - Shanghai Prime Minister of Australia 14 Jul 2025
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 opens Australia DOD 13 Jul 2025 -- Australia's largest bilateral military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, officially commences today following an opening ceremony on board HMAS Adelaide.
Doorstop - Shanghai, People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 13 Jul 2025
Doorstop - Shanghai Prime Minister of Australia 13 Jul 2025
Doorstop - Shanghai Prime Minister of Australia 13 Jul 2025
Doorstop - Shanghai Prime Minister of Australia 12 Jul 2025
Persistent Presence at Long Range Australia DOD 12 Jul 2025 -- In the skies above Shoalwater Bay, a lone aerial vehicle glides over rugged terrain, camera payload trained on the scrub below.
Canadian Armed Forces set to participate in Australia's largest military exercise Canada 11 Jul 2025 -- The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is deploying approximately 600 personnel to participate in the largest-ever iteration of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 (Ex TS25) from July 13 to August 4, 2025. This exercise will take place in and around Australia and for the first time, in Papua New Guinea.
Canberra's crew tested for Talisman Sabre Australia DOD 11 Jul 2025 -- 'Beep, beep, beep' booms through the ship's intercom system, also known as a pipe, as a voice calls out "brace for impact".
Wang Yi Meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong PRC MofA 11 Jul 2025 -- On July 11, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Kuala Lumpur.
Doorstop - Sydney Prime Minister of Australia 11 Jul 2025
Press conference - Sydney Australia DOD 10 Jul 2025
China willing to take Australian PM's visit as opportunity to strengthen communication, expand cooperation: FM spokesperson Global Times 08 Jul 2025 -- When asked to introduce the background of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China and China's expectations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Albanese's visit coincides with the second decade of the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership. Under the leadership of the leaders of the two countries and the joint efforts of the two sides, China-Australia relations have continued to improve and develop, she said.
Doorstop interview - Hobart Prime Minister of Australia 08 Jul 2025
Black Hawk fleet returns to South East Queensland Australia DOD 08 Jul 2025 -- South East Queensland's Swartz Barracks is once again home to part of the Australian Army's Black Hawk fleet.
Battlegroup Warhorse tests brigade's mettle Australia DOD 08 Jul 2025 -- Army's 7th Brigade faced a well-trained and lethally armed 'enemy' during its South Queensland Warfighter Exercise at Queensland's Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
Milestone for training missile maintenance Australia DOD 08 Jul 2025 -- Australia's training missile maintenance capability has reached a great milestone.
Australia and Philippines strengthen cyber resilience Australia DOD 07 Jul 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Philippine Army have participated in a combined defensive cyber activity to enhance regional cybersecurity.
Multinational battlegroup practises urban ops Australia DOD 07 Jul 2025 -- Army's Brisbane-based 7th Brigade kicked off the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise with more than 1500 soldiers from five nations training at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
Training of Ukrainians evolves with warfare Australia DOD 04 Jul 2025 -- Australia's support for the multi-national mission to train Ukrainian military personnel continues to evolve, three years after Russia's 2022 invasion escalated a conflict that began in 2014.
DFA Statement on the Joint Statement of the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting Philippines DFA 03 Jul 2025 -- The Philippines welcomes the Joint Statement of the Quad Foreign Ministers on 01 July 2025 that expressed serious concern on the situation in the South China Sea.
'China setting up military base in Pacific' false narrative, Chinese Embassy refutes Australian media's hype over Fiji PM's China-related remarks Global Times 03 Jul 2025 -- In response to some Australian media outlets recently hyping China-related remarks made by Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while he was answering reporters' questions at the National Press Club of Australia, the Chinese Embassy in Fiji said in a statement on Thursday that the claims about "China setting up a military base in the Pacific" are false narratives. They are baseless and driven by ulterior motives.
Indo-Pacific endeavour commences for 2025 Australia DOD 03 Jul 2025 -- Australia's commitment to regional security and stability continues with Australia's annual regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) commencing for 2025.
Indian pact bolsters undersea surveillance Australia DOD 03 Jul 2025 -- Defence is taking strides to enhance undersea surveillance technologies under the first science and technology project arrangement with India.
Air Force flies with British and Indian navies Australia DOD 02 Jul 2025 -- Flying from the city of Goa on India's west coast, Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon crews have stretched their wings alongside their Indian Navy counterparts.
Eight-year evolution tracks demands of modern warfare Australia DOD 02 Jul 2025 -- Joint Capabilities Group's transformation over eight years tells the story of the Australian Defence Force shifting, shaping and integrating to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare.
Sidewinder first gives gunners a buzz Australia DOD 01 Jul 2025 -- In a world-first, Australian Army soldiers fired one of the most battle-tested and lethal air-to-air missiles from a national advanced surface-to-air missile system (NASAMS) Hawkei high-mobility launcher at Woomera Test Range in May.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2025
Secretary Rubio's Meeting with the Quad Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2025
Joint Statement from the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Secretary of State of the United States, the Foreign Minister of Australia, the External Affairs Minister of India, and the Foreign Minister of Japan.
2025 Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2025 -- The Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan met in Washington, D.C. on July 1, 2025, for the 10th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
PH, Australia end 6-week cyber warfare drills Philippine News Agency 01 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine Army (PA) said Tuesday it has conducted six weeks of cyber warfare exercises with the Australian Defense Force (ADF) to strengthen their cyber defense and resilience through collaborative cyber operations.
Japan-Australia Foreign Minister's Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 01 Jul 2025
Arafura adds capability to Navy fleet Australia DOD 01 Jul 2025 -- Navy has introduced a new capability to its surface fleet with the commissioning of HMAS Arafura at Fremantle, Western Australia.
Public consultation opens for the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulations Australia DOD 02 Jul 2025 -- The Albanese Government is taking an important step as part of Australia's acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.

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