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New Celestial Navigation System for Drones Enables GPS-Free Operations: Report
Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a navigation system for drones that uses stars to pinpoint their location, removing the need for GPS signals. The lightweight and cost-effective system enhances operational resilience, particularly in environments where GPS signals are jammed or degraded. This development has pot...
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India, Australia Sign Deal For Air-To-Air Refuelling Of Military Aircraft
Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and India's armed forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling. This will greatly enhance interoperability between the air forces of the two friendly nations.
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Canada Aims To Join Military Alliance AUKUS To Counter China In Indo-Pacific Region
Canada is in discussions about joining an expanded AUKUS deal between the US, Britain, and Australia formed to counter China's growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair said.
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US Eyes Indian Ocean Island As Possible Military Base To Deter China
A remote Australian island close to an Indian Ocean chokepoint for Chinese oil shipments is on a list of possible locations for US military construction aimed at deterring China, with the US saying it "may or may not" support American forces.
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Amazon Seals $1.3 Billion Deal To Build Top-Secret Cloud For Australian Military
Top-secret Australian military intelligence will be stored on a custom cloud server built by US tech giant Amazon, Canberra said Thursday as it unveiled the US$1.3 billion deal.
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Ex US Marine Pilot Arrested In Australia Worked With Chinese Hacker, Says Lawyer
A former U.S. Marine pilot fighting extradition from Australia on U.S. charges of training Chinese military pilots to land on aircraft carriers, unknowingly worked with a Chinese hacker, his lawyer said.
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After US, Pro-Palestinian Student Protests Spread To More Countries
Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the unprecedented October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel have spread to several countries.
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Australia Names Ex Military Chief To Monitor Probe In Gaza Aid Workers' Deaths
Australia on Monday tasked a former military chief with monitoring Israel's probe into the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza, seeking "full accountability" for the killings.
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"Unsafe, Unprofessional": Australia PM After China Warship Injures Navy Diver
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese said a Chinese warship acted in a dangerous and unprofessional manner during an incident with an Australian navy vessel that injured a military diver, his first comments on the matter which he said had damaged ties.
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3 US Marines Killed As Aircraft, With 23 On Board, Crashes In Australia
Three US Marines have died after an Osprey aircraft crashed Sunday on a remote tropical island north of Australia's mainland, US military officials said.
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US Military Aircraft, With 20 On Board, Crashes In Australia: Report
A US military aircraft crashed during drills in Australia's Northern Territory on Sunday with around 20 people on board, according to local media.
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Australia Agrees $830 Million Long-Range Missile Deal With US
Australia has locked in a deal to buy potent long-range weapons from the United States, officials said Monday, as the country looks to counter China's rising military power.
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Helicopter In Australia's Military Exercise Crashes, Human Remains Found
The army's chief of joint operations, Lieutenant General Greg Bilton, stated that the remains had been found by a remotely operated underwater vehicle. The cause of crash is being investigated, but the helicopter's black box is yet to be retrieved.
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4 Missing As Chopper Crash Pauses Australia-US Military Exercise
Australia paused a major military exercise with the United States on Saturday, after a defence helicopter taking part in the drills crashed into the Pacific leaving four aircrew missing.
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Australia To Buy 20 Hercules Military Transport Planes In $6.6 Billion Deal
Australia said on Monday it would spend A$9.8 billion ($6.60 billion) to buy 20 new Super Hercules military transport aircraft, ahead of a visit later this week by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
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New Celestial Navigation System for Drones Enables GPS-Free Operations: Report
Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a navigation system for drones that uses stars to pinpoint their location, removing the need for GPS signals. The lightweight and cost-effective system enhances operational resilience, particularly in environments where GPS signals are jammed or degraded. This development has pot...
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India, Australia Sign Deal For Air-To-Air Refuelling Of Military Aircraft
Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and India's armed forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling. This will greatly enhance interoperability between the air forces of the two friendly nations.
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Canada Aims To Join Military Alliance AUKUS To Counter China In Indo-Pacific Region
Canada is in discussions about joining an expanded AUKUS deal between the US, Britain, and Australia formed to counter China's growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair said.
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US Eyes Indian Ocean Island As Possible Military Base To Deter China
A remote Australian island close to an Indian Ocean chokepoint for Chinese oil shipments is on a list of possible locations for US military construction aimed at deterring China, with the US saying it "may or may not" support American forces.
-
Amazon Seals $1.3 Billion Deal To Build Top-Secret Cloud For Australian Military
Top-secret Australian military intelligence will be stored on a custom cloud server built by US tech giant Amazon, Canberra said Thursday as it unveiled the US$1.3 billion deal.
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Ex US Marine Pilot Arrested In Australia Worked With Chinese Hacker, Says Lawyer
A former U.S. Marine pilot fighting extradition from Australia on U.S. charges of training Chinese military pilots to land on aircraft carriers, unknowingly worked with a Chinese hacker, his lawyer said.
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After US, Pro-Palestinian Student Protests Spread To More Countries
Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the unprecedented October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel have spread to several countries.
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Australia Names Ex Military Chief To Monitor Probe In Gaza Aid Workers' Deaths
Australia on Monday tasked a former military chief with monitoring Israel's probe into the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza, seeking "full accountability" for the killings.
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"Unsafe, Unprofessional": Australia PM After China Warship Injures Navy Diver
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese said a Chinese warship acted in a dangerous and unprofessional manner during an incident with an Australian navy vessel that injured a military diver, his first comments on the matter which he said had damaged ties.
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3 US Marines Killed As Aircraft, With 23 On Board, Crashes In Australia
Three US Marines have died after an Osprey aircraft crashed Sunday on a remote tropical island north of Australia's mainland, US military officials said.
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US Military Aircraft, With 20 On Board, Crashes In Australia: Report
A US military aircraft crashed during drills in Australia's Northern Territory on Sunday with around 20 people on board, according to local media.
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Australia Agrees $830 Million Long-Range Missile Deal With US
Australia has locked in a deal to buy potent long-range weapons from the United States, officials said Monday, as the country looks to counter China's rising military power.
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Helicopter In Australia's Military Exercise Crashes, Human Remains Found
The army's chief of joint operations, Lieutenant General Greg Bilton, stated that the remains had been found by a remotely operated underwater vehicle. The cause of crash is being investigated, but the helicopter's black box is yet to be retrieved.
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4 Missing As Chopper Crash Pauses Australia-US Military Exercise
Australia paused a major military exercise with the United States on Saturday, after a defence helicopter taking part in the drills crashed into the Pacific leaving four aircrew missing.
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Australia To Buy 20 Hercules Military Transport Planes In $6.6 Billion Deal
Australia said on Monday it would spend A$9.8 billion ($6.60 billion) to buy 20 new Super Hercules military transport aircraft, ahead of a visit later this week by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
