Australia Fires U.S. Tomahawk Missile at Sea for First Time
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has joined an elite tier of allies by successfully firing a Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile for the first time in a test off the American West Coast.
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Australian Navy Helicopter in Near Miss with Chinese Fighter Jet
An Australian Navy helicopter pilot was forced to take evasive action after a Chinese military fighter jet detonated flares close to his aircraft’s course as it was operating in international waters near South Korea.
Watch: Ukraine Enlists AC/DC Music in Fresh Plea for Australian Military Aid
Ukraine has called up the music of legendary Australian rock band AC/DC as it pushes Canberra to donate even more fighting vehicles to assist in its war against Russia.
China Warns Australia: Don’t Be an ‘Enthusiastic Bandwagoner’ to the U.S.
China publicly warned Australia on Wednesday against being an “enthusiastic bandwagoner of the U.S. strategy” in the contentious Indo-Pacific region after Foreign Minister Penny Wong concluded her visit to Beijing.
Luftwaffe Bound for Australia as Part of Wider German Indo-Pacific Engagement
The German Air Force, known as the Luftwaffe, is heading Down Under for the first time and will join Exercise Pitch Black 2022 across the skies of northern Australia in coming days.
Australian Air Transport, Troops Bound for Kabul to Speed Evacuations
Australia announced Monday it is despatching an “air bridge” to Afghanistan designed to combine military, customs, immigration and consular staff to extract hundreds of people from the volatile capital Kabul.
Australia Seeks More U.S. Marines, Warships, and Bases to Enhance Alliance
Canberra is offering the U.S. the chance to base more marines and warships in Australia, with Defence Minister Peter Dutton declaring Thursday he wants greater military cooperation with the country’s closest ally as China works to boost its presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. Agrees $1.94B in Military Sales to Australia for Tanks, Helicopters
The U.S. State Department has approved two potential arms deals for Australia totaling $1.94 billion which are destined to provide the key Indo-Pacific ally with new Abram main battle tanks and more helicopters.
Australian Military Recruiting Soars as Coronavirus Hits Job Market
Australians are turning away from a sagging jobs market and looking to the country’s military forces for a stable career alternative as the global coronavirus epidemic shows no sign of easing.
‘Thanks Mate’: Australian Veterans to Get Special Discounts and Rewards
All Australian Defence Force veterans will now be eligible for special discounts as a way of thanking them for their service. The rewards come via a special card released Sunday by the Federal government on behalf of a grateful nation.
Australian Troops Bound for Mission on Syria-Israel Border
Australian and Fijian soldiers will be deployed to a disputed region between Syria and Israel on a United Nations peace-keeping mission.
