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Australian Cavalry Comes to Grips with Jungle Conditions
10 Oktober 2024
The 2nd Cavalry Regiment completed 12 days of training last month that culminated in a 48-hour full mission profile using dismounted and mounted force elements to hone their skills in a jungle environment.
Officer Commanding A Squadron Major Laurence Smith said training in the jungle in the Tully Training Area was different to operating in more familiar environments, like the Townsville Field Training Area.
“The training was focused on exposing troops to operating in the jungle while dismounted, as well as understanding the complexities of operating mounted in armoured vehicles in the density of jungle terrain,” Major Smith said.
“We trained in a series of realistic scenarios that simulate the environments where we may operate in the near region, dense jungle, jungle urban fringe, where communications and endurance away from vehicles can be challenging.”
The soldiers conducted reconnaissance in the jungle and on urban centres, completed raids and coordinated squadron-level attacks supported by fighting vehicles, and low-level jungle operations, including resupply.
Major Smith said armoured vehicles needed to operate differently depending on the terrain.
“The vehicles can only go to in certain areas; it's quite restrictive terrain,” Major Smith said.
“We can't operate how we traditionally would, so we need to understand how the terrain affects mounted manoeuvre.
“You've got to slow down; everything is slower and more difficult.”
The training will prove useful as the regiment prepares to deploy to Papua New Guinea for Exercise Wantok Warrior later this year.
(Aus DoD)
KLD Tunas Samudera Underwent Significant Uplift at LUNAS
10 Oktober 2024
KLD Tunas Samudera of the Royal Malaysian Navy (photo: TLDM)KLD TUNAS SAMUDERA has arrived at LUNAS Langkawi Shipyard (LLS) on 26th September for a significant uplift as part of its comprehensive smart refit program. KLD Tunas Samudera when arrived in Lumut Naval Shipyard/LUNAS (photos: LUNAS)
This extensive project is designed to upgrade the ship's systems, enhance its operational capabilities, and ensure it continues to embody the standards of excellence in maritime operations.
Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Commanding Officer, Cdr Azmi Abu Zarin will oversee the project, ensuring that every aspect of the smart refit is executed with precision and care. The project is set to be completed by the end of June 2025, marking a new chapter in TUNAS SAMUDERA's service to the nation.
This collaboration not only showcases LUNAS’s commitment to delivering top-notch maritime solutions but also reinforces the strategic partnership between the RMN and the shipyard. As we embark on this journey, we look forward to sharing updates on the progress and transformation of this vessel.
KLD Tunas Samudera was a two-masted schooner, or brigantine, of the Royal Malaysian Navy. Tunas Samudera was built by Brooke Yachts in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The ship began construction in 1988, was launched in 1989, and was named by Queen Elizabeth II and the King of Malaysia.
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Australian and Malaysian Jets Train Together at Exercise Elangaroo
09 Oktober 2024
RAAF F-35A (photo: Aus DoD)Australian and Malaysian jet fighters have concluded training together during Exercise Elangaroo 24, from 30 September to 4 October 2024.
In the skies over Malaysia, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning IIs flew air combat training missions with Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) F/A-18D Hornets and SU-30MKM Flankers.
On the ground, aircrew and maintenance personnel conducted training and engagement activities designed to improve how the two air forces work together.
Wing Commander Paul Simmons, Commanding Officer of No. 77 Squadron, said six F-35As and approximately 140 RAAF aviators deployed for the exercise.
“Malaysia is one of our most important regional partners, and Exercise Elangaroo ensures we’re ready to contribute with our partners to the collective security of the Indo-Pacific,” Wing Commander Simmons said.
RMAF FA-18D (photo: Aus DoD)
“Air combat training allows us to integrate people and systems from respective air forces, learn each other’s strengths, and understand how to fight together.
“Malaysian and Australian aviators have trained together for generations, and Exercise Elangaroo 24 built on our longstanding Defence relationship.”
RAAF fighter squadrons have a long history of training and operations in Malaysia, with No. 77 Squadron based there from 1958 to 1969.
Exercise Elangaroo 24 involved RAAF aviators working from RMAF Base Butterworth in Malaysia and Paya Lebar Air Base in Singapore.
RMAF Su-30MKM (photo: Wiki)The RAAF F-35As are deployed to Singapore to support a string of exercises in the region over September and October.
“Exercise Elangaroo 24 allowed our aviators to practice agile combat employment missions to RMAF Base Butterworth in Malaysia, where F-35As would land mid-mission to refuel,” Wing Commander Simmons said.
“Agile combat employment provides greater flexibility in how we employ F-35As on operations, increasing their survivability and resilience against threats.
“This is more complex training than we previously conducted in 2022, when we debuted the F-35A in Malaysia for Exercise Elangaroo 22.”
(Aus DoD)