A state of emergency was declared in the region due to two major earthquakes in Turkiye on February 6, 2023, which affected ten provinces. Death toll from earthquake rises to 6,957 with 38,224 injured Turkiye. The World Health Organisation declared a “Level 3 Emergency”. Level 3 stands for the highest emergency, WHO’s agency-wide assets are called upon to be mobilised.
Australia and France are preparing for joint production of artillery ammunition. Thousands of shells will be produced and delivered to Ukraine.
Australia is planning to invest USD 1 billion in naval mines. The step will come to enhance marine protection from naval incursions of China and other threats.
Australia is taking action to enhance its land-based long-range precision strike capability. The country may acquire the M142 HIMARS solution.
Royal Australian Navy has selected Naval Strike Missile (NSM). Agreement inked with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for ammunition.
The Australian Ocius company has signed an agreement with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to provide five Bluebottle USVs in 2022.
Australian Defence Forces (ADF ) have recently tested the unmanned maritime surveillance vessel, Bluebottle.
Austal Limited has confirmed that it has delivered its third Evolved Cape class patrol boat to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with hull number 316.
The State Department approved an FMS to Australia of C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $6.35 billion.
UAE organises the Aerial Warfare and Missile Defence Centre 2022 drill at Al-Dhafra Air Base in the country.
Australian shipbuilder Austal has launched the fourth Evolved Cape class patrol boat. The vessel is built for Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Royal Navy has passed another milestone for its rotary-wing fleet. Wildcat HMA Mk 2 completed Ship Helicopter Operating Limitations (SHOL) trials.
Kongsberg Defence Australia and Thales Defence introduced a new launcher configuration for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System, StrikeMaster.
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received another batch of four F-35A Lightning II at RAAF Base Williamtown.
