Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
November 2025 - Australia Special Weapons News
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- Press conference - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 27 Nov 2025
- AUSINDEX concludes in the Pacific Australia DOD 26 Nov 2025 -- The Royal Australian Navy successfully conducted training and engagement with the Indian Navy from November 18 to 20 in the western Pacific Ocean for AUSINDEX 25.
- Maritime experts join Brunei security workshop Australia DOD 26 Nov 2025 -- Australian maritime security specialists joined Bruneian counterparts for a Maritime Security Workshop hosted by the Royal Brunei Navy from November 12 to 13.
- Urban exercise prepares soldiers for modern ops Australia DOD 24 Nov 2025 -- Victorian and Tasmanian soldiers took to the streets of Bendigo in full combat ensemble as part of a 10-day training activity to strengthen the urban operation capabilities of the 4th Brigade.
- Exercise Malabar strengthens maritime partnerships Australia DOD 24 Nov 2025 -- Australia joined India, Japan and the United States for Exercise Malabar, a key Indo-Pacific maritime activity designed to deepen interoperability among regional partners.
- G20 Leaders' Summit Prime Minister of Australia 23 Nov 2025
- Australia conducts routine transit through South China Sea Australia DOD 22 Nov 2025 -- Royal Australian Navy Hobart Class destroyer HMAS Brisbane has conducted a routine transit through the South China Sea in accordance with international law.
- Press conference - Johannesburg, South Africa Prime Minister of Australia 22 Nov 2025
- Agreement among the government of Australia, the government of Canada, and the government of India Prime Minister of Australia 22 Nov 2025 -- Australia, Canada and India today agreed to enter into a new trilateral technology and innovation partnership: the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.
- Press conference - Johannesburg, South Africa Prime Minister of Australia 21 Nov 2025
- Prime Minister meets Prime Minister of Australia on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit (November 21, 2025) India MEA 21 Nov 2025 -- Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Australia, H.E. Mr. Anthony Albanese met today on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Squadron sees without being seen Australia DOD 21 Nov 2025 -- 9 Squadron has seen significant changes since its formation in 1939, and now operates the Air Force's newest remotely piloted aircraft system - the MQ-4C Triton.
- $180m deal keeps Defence connected Australia DOD 21 Nov 2025 -- Defence has signed a $180 million contract to continue provision of secure ultra-high frequency (UHF) satellite communications for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and coalition partners for at least eight years.
- UK Right of Reply on behalf of AUKUS partners to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025 UK FCDO 21 Nov 2025 -- Agenda Item 7: Transfer of the nuclear materials in the context of AUKUS and its safeguards in all aspects of the NPT
- 9 Squadron flies again Australia DOD 20 Nov 2025 -- 9 Squadron has officially reformed, marking its proud return to Air Force service with a ceremony at Torrens Parade Ground, South Australia.
- Guam hosts Australia, India, Japan and US forces in Exercise Malabar 2025 U.S. 7th Fleet 20 Nov 2025 -- Australia, India, Japan and U.S. forces participated in Exercise Malabar 2025, in and around the island of Guam, Nov. 10-18.
- Sanctions Imposed on Russian Cybercrime Service Providers for Malicious Cyber Activity Australia DOD 20 Nov 2025 -- Today Australia has imposed sanctions against two Russian cybercrime service providers - Media Land LLC and ML. Cloud LLC - and two of their key personnel - Aleksandr Alexandrovich Volosovik and Kirill Andreevich Zatolokin. Australia has taken this action in partnership with the United Kingdom and the United States.
- Changes to top secret security clearances Australia DOD 20 Nov 2025 -- Top Secret-Privileged Access security clearance has replaced Positive Vetting as Australia's highest-level security clearance.
- Doorstop - OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa Prime Minister of Australia 20 Nov 2025
- Doorstop - OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa Prime Minister of Australia 20 Nov 2025
- Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025 UK FCDO 20 Nov 2025 -- Update by Australia, the UK and the US (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Australia's naval nuclear propulsion programme
- Sanctions Imposed on Russian Cybercrime Service Providers for Malicious Cyber Activity Australia DOD 20 Nov 2025 -- Today Australia has imposed sanctions against two Russian cybercrime service providers - Media Land LLC and ML. Cloud LLC - and two of their key personnel - Aleksandr Alexandrovich Volosovik and Kirill Andreevich Zatolokin. Australia has taken this action in partnership with the United Kingdom and the United States.
- United States, Australia, and United Kingdom Sanction Russian Cybercrime Infrastructure Supporting Ransomware US Treasury 19 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the United Kingdom's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office are announcing coordinated sanctions targeting Media Land, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) service provider, for its role in supporting ransomware operations and other forms of cybercrime.
- United States, Australia, and United Kingdom Jointly Sanction Ransomware Infrastructure Providers US Dept. of State 19 Nov 2025-- Today, in partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, the United States sanctioned the Russia-based bulletproof hosting company Media Land and its network for their role supporting online criminal marketplaces and prolific ransomware actors like Lockbit, BlackSuit, and Play, who target businesses in the United States and around the world.
- UK smashes Russian cybercrime networks responsible for attacks on UK businesses UK FCDO 19 Nov 2025 -- The UK, US and Australia announce new sanctions targeting Media Land, a Russian cyber crime group providing so-called 'bulletproof' hosting services.
- Australia Industry and Workers making the grade with US Virginia Class Submarines Submariness Australia DOD 19 Nov 2025 -- The Albanese Government is announcing today HIFraser as the first Australian company qualified to supply parts for US Virginia class submarines through the Government-funded Defence Industry Vendor Qualification Program (DIVQ) - supporting advanced manufacturing, creating high-value jobs, and strengthening Australia's security through the AUKUS partnership.
- Press conference HMAS Stirling Prime Minister of Australia 19 Nov 2025
- Defending Australians against espionage Australia DOD 18 Nov 2025 -- The ADF remains a prime target for foreign intelligence services, according to Australia's security service.
- Press conference - Wagerup, WA Prime Minister of Australia 18 Nov 2025
- S. Korea-Australia Defense Ministerial Meeting Held on the Sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles on the sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus on November 1 (Saturday)
- Singapore amps up fast jets in WA Australia DOD 17 Nov 2025 -- Four Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16C jets shared the skies over RAAF Base Pearce during their recent Extended Fighter Detachment (EFD).
- Press conference - Melbourne Prime Minister of Australia 17 Nov 2025
- Press conference - Melbourne Prime Minister of Australia 16 Nov 2025
- Laos grateful for humanitarian supplies Australia DOD 14 Nov 2025 -- A Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules delivered 11 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to Laos this week.
- Partners align to strengthen sea and sky Australia DOD 14 Nov 2025 -- Australian, Japanese and United States forces united to enhance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance cooperation through shared exchanges and improved regional awareness.
- Five Eyes strategic navy talks conclude in Wellington New Zealand Defence Force 14 Nov 2025 -- Senior naval leaders from the Five Eyes (FVEY) nations gathered in Wellington this week for high-level talks focussed on achieving a shared vision of peace, prosperity and maritime security.
- Ballarat upholds Indo-Pacific freedom Australia DOD 13 Nov 2025 -- HMAS Ballarat has conducted a series of transits and patrols through the South China Sea as part of her regional presence deployment.
- Press conference - Sydney Prime Minister of Australia 13 Nov 2025
- Joint media statement - Sydney Prime Minister of Australia 12 Nov 2025
- Beijing Expresses Strong Protest Over Hacking Accusations by Australia Sputnik 12 Nov 2025 -- Beijing has issued a strong protest over the accusation of cyber attacks by Australia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
- Chinese FM slams Australian spy chief for deliberately stirring up confrontation Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- In response to accusations from the head of Australian intelligence alleging that Chinese government-supported hackers broke into Australian communications and infrastructure networks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told Wednesday's press conference that "The Australian official you mentioned has repeatedly made statements smearing China, spreading false narratives, and deliberately stirring up confrontation since the beginning of this year. China firmly opposes this kind of behavior and has already lodged representations with the Australian side."
- Australia joins India, Japan and the United States for Exercise Malabar Australia DOD 12 Nov 2025 -- Australia has joined India, Japan and the United States for Exercise Malabar, a key Indo-Pacific maritime activity designed to deepen interoperability between regional partners.
- HMAS Supply returns home to Eden Australia DOD 12 Nov 2025 -- On November 5, HMAS Supply made a welcome return to her ceremonial home port of Eden, arriving in Twofold Bay to conduct ammunitioning in preparation for upcoming sea trials.
- Ballarat strengthens ties in the Philippines Australia DOD 11 Nov 2025 -- HMAS Ballarat has joined ships and aircraft from New Zealand, the Philippines and the United States for a multilateral maritime cooperative activity within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.
- ADF supports Pacific partners to monitor and deter illegal fishing Australia DOD 10 Nov 2025 -- A contingent from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has recently deployed under Operation Solania to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency's (FFA) latest maritime and aerial monitoring, control and surveillance operation, Operation Kurukuru.
- Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 10 Nov 2025
- Air Mobility Group is rapid, ready and resilient Australia DOD 10 Nov 2025 -- Refining their ability to rapidly deploy across Australia, Air Mobility Group (AMG) rehearsed key operating concepts in this year's iteration of Exercise Mobility Bluegum.
- Australia strengthens regional defence ties Australia DOD 07 Nov 2025 -- Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to regional security through participation in Exercise Suman Warrior 2025, a multilateral defence initiative under the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA).
- One year of progress on guided weapons Australia DOD 07 Nov 2025 -- The one-year anniversary of the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Plan has been marked by the opening of an office in Newcastle dedicated to the $850 million missile manufacturing partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia.
- Australia prepares Philippines for Herculean tasks Australia DOD 06 Nov 2025 -- With the Philippine Air Force (PAF) about to grow its C-130 Hercules fleet, Australia has shared its experience of keeping the transport aircraft flying on operations.
- Stalwart keeps Aussie fleet at sea Australia DOD 06 Nov 2025 -- As the first light of dawn broke over the waves off Australia's east coast, the crew of HMAS Stalwart were already hard at work.
- Hercules fleet clocks 170,000 flying hours Australia DOD 05 Nov 2025 -- In September 2025, 37 Squadron's C-130J Hercules fleet surpassed 170,000 flying hours, marking a significant milestone in the squadron's history of delivering tactical airlift capability to the Australian Defence Force and beyond.
- NZ Army hosts major five-country tactical exercise New Zealand Defence Force 05 Nov 2025 -- Manawatū's Linton Military Camp is this month the battlefield headquarters for leading soldiers from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and the United Kingdom as they hone their combat tactics for working alongside each other.
- Australian spy chief accuses China of IP theft and meddling; experts say remarks reflect certain Australian officials' attempt to mislead public Global Times 05 Nov 2025 -- An Australian spy chief on Tuesday accused Chinese security services of widespread intellectual property theft and political meddling and said China failed to understand how their Western counterparts operate. The remarks came on the heels of comments by Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles, who hyped up China's "military build-up."
- ADF strengthens disaster management across the Pacific Australia DOD 05 Nov 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has joined Pacific partners in Samoa to strengthen disaster preparedness across the region, as part of the United States-led Exercise Pacific Partnership 2025.
- Urban warfare realism on Wantok Warrior Australia DOD 05 Nov 2025 -- The sun isn't yet up but Major Patrick Hoare, Officer Commanding Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), is already hoping for rain.
- Contracts to sustain Navy's Collins class submarines extended Australia DOD 04 Nov 2025 -- Defence has signed a contract extension with Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd for sustainment of the combat system for the Collins class submarines.
- Fuelling capability in the South China Sea Australia DOD 04 Nov 2025 -- HMAS Ballarat continues her robust program of international engagements, conducting replenishments at sea (RAS) and helicopter cross-deck landings with HMNZS Aotearoa in the South China Sea.
- Aussie Battery Technology set to be used in AUKUS Subs Australia DOD 04 Nov 2025 -- The Albanese Government is pleased to announce a strategic contract that paves the way for Australian battery technology to be used in the AUKUS submarine design, supporting local innovation and hundreds of jobs.
- Phantom Shield tests joint decision making Australia DOD 03 Nov 2025 -- Surveillance and Response Group (SRG) aviators, as well as Navy and Army personnel, converged at RAAF Base Williamtown from September 29 to October 12 for Exercise Phantom Shield 25-2.
- PH, Australia, Japan, US concerned over China's 'destabilizing' acts Philippine News Agency 03 Nov 2025 -- The defense chiefs and ministers of the Philippines, Australia, Japan and the United States expressed concern over China's destabilizing actions in the East China Sea and the South China Sea.
- Press conference - Macquarie, Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 03 Nov 2025
- PH holds 12th WPS naval drills with US, Australia, NZ Philippine News Agency 01 Nov 2025 -- The Philippines conducted its 12th multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with the United States, Australia, and New Zealand as part of its broader efforts to promote rule of law in securing peace and stability in the region.
- Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and the United States conduct maritime cooperative activity Australia DOD 01 Nov 2025 -- Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and the United States have successfully conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.
- An AUKUS milestone - launch of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator Australia DOD 01 Nov 2025 -- The Albanese Government has delivered a key milestone in Australia's conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine program with the establishment of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator.
- Press conference - Gyeongju, Republic of Korea Prime Minister of Australia 01 Nov 2025
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