Israel’s Smartshooter looks to Australia’s unmanned future with new subsidiary
The company has been involved in the Australian market for years, but the new subsidiary shows its “serious” about work there, director tells Breaking Defense.
Australia
Australia deploys F-35A stealth fighter jets to Japan
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed six F-35A Lightning II aircraft to Japan for the first time as part of Exercise Bushido Guardian 23. The exercise will take place at Komatsu Air Base until 15 September and will include bilateral air c…
Vanuatu Prime Minister Ousted Amid Criticism of Being Pro-West
The prime minister of Vanuatu lost his job after he was criticized for veering too close to the West. He accuses his successor of being too cozy with China.
Perilous, Icy Mission Rescues Sick Worker in Antarctica
It took an icebreaker ship and two long-range helicopters to evacuate the staff member from an Australian research base to advanced medical care.
Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia tests new counter-drone system
Australian company Electro Optic Systems has announced that Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko take part in the company’s kinetic and directed energy counter-drone live fire demonstration at the Lightforce Group Klondyke Range. As noted by…
Airline Sold Tickets for Already Canceled Flights, Watchdog Group Says
Australia’s consumer commission said in legal proceedings that Qantas, the country’s national carrier, had sold tickets for routes it never intended to fly.
Australia Will Not Force Adult Websites To Bring In Age Verification Due To Privacy and Security Concerns
The federal government of Australia will not force adult websites to bring in age verification due to concerns around privacy and security of the technology. The Guardian reports: On Wednesday, the communications minister, Michelle Rowland, released th…
Will a Bitterly Divided Australia Elevate the Aboriginal Voice?
A referendum to set up an Indigenous advisory body in Parliament was envisioned as uniting the country. The opposite has happened.
Co-everything: Pentagon teases series of weapon production partnerships with friendly nations
“Where we’re headed is co-development, co-production, and co-sustainment with our partners,” said Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Bill LaPlante.
Japanese F-35s make first foreign visit, landing in Australia
As Australia hails the Japanese F-35s’ arrival, it’s also working with another partner, the US, on the much more somber task of investigating the deadly crash of a US Marine V-22.