HIMARS and Air-Air missiles: As Australia enhances its defense

This is stated in The Strategist "Five Domain Updating", which was translated by Focus. The Australian contingent participated in the Bersam Shield exercises from April 17 to April 22, united with the UK forces, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore in imitation of a defensive operation around the Malay Peninsula. The training was focused on the united maritime and air forces of partner states.

These are some of the two annual exercises conducted under the Defense Agreement of Five States - one of the oldest regional security structures of Australia, which has for the decades of Australia's defense forces have maintained a leading position in Penang in Malaysia for decades. Joint training between the United States and the Philippines began on April 21. About 9,000 US and 5,000 Philippine servicemen, as well as an Australian contingent of 200 people, participated in Balicatan.

The training was focused on the test of anti -ship missile systems and counteracting landing attacks on the islands. This cooperation was at the same time a demonstration of US dedication and a sharp signal from Manila given the history of tense confrontations of Philippines with China through distant shallows.

Local Pleford authorities in the northern suburbs of Adelaide proposed to change the zoning of 400 hectares of land adjacent to the royal Air Force base in Edinburgh, to support the aerospace and defense industry. The proposal is still in the early stages, and there are many preparatory research.

However, the state government has shown serious support: it expects the P-8 P-8 POSEIDON reconnaissance service center and modification of reconnaissance aircraft, which is currently being built next to the database, will become a catalyst for the local boom in the defense sector after its opening in 2026. The US approved Australia's potential sale of up to 400 modern air-air missiles worth $ 1. 8 billion.

The proposed sale includes the latest AIM-20D-3 missile, which is used only by the US Air Force and some union countries. This acquisition will strengthen Australia's military presence and a wider regional defense strategy. Lockheed Martin high -precision strike rocket is first successfully integrated with the M270A2 Army 270A2. This is a promising step towards field deployment not only for the US Army but also Australia.

Australia has co -finance the rocket program for several years, while planning to buy Himars reactive artillery systems for a new rocket. The predictable range of a 400 km missile will greatly increase the ability of the army to impress the targets from the land, which was previously limited by low -tank missiles and towed artillery. Elphinstone Tasmania intends to build corps for army fighting vehicles Redback after signing a $ 90 million contract with Korean Hanwha Defense Manufacturer.

It is previously known mainly by the production of equipment and vehicles for the mining sector, Elphinstone, it seems ready to become a key player in the Australian defense and industrial base. This is the second major contract with Hanwha's local subsidiary for the joint production of the next generation Army capabilities, the first of which covers the buildings and tower designs of the Huntsman self -propelled artillery system.

The Australian Space Potential Development Program of Ilaunch Trailblazer has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Center for Space Information Sharing and Analysis. The Agreement announced at the 40th Space Symposium aimed at deepening cooperation in space technologies and cybersecurity by creating a system to exchange data on cyber threats, joint activities and support joint research.

This partnership is expected to strengthen the role of Australia in the world space sphere and protect the critical infrastructure from new threats in the space sphere. The Australian Army will finance research under the guidance of a group of defense science and technologies for the development of quantum technology capable of connecting satellites with optical land stations, according to the statement of the Ministry of Defense of April 14.

It is a key component of quantum-protective synchronization, one of the priorities for the possibilities of the next generation, defined in the National Defense Strategy of 2024. This technology will allow the armed forces of Australia (ADF) to navigate modern combat conditions, where GPS signals are often stuck. On March 26, ADF cyber team celebrated its first anniversary.

The command was a key force in the defense of Australia, combining key cyber units to counteract growing and boundless threats in the fifth hostile domain. Major General Robert "Doc" Watson said the urgency of his mission: "The threat is real, constant and relevant. In the cyber-noun, we are now in conflict. " The command supports several domains, which enables ADF to protect networks, critical for national security and future military readiness.