Australian Army salutes long-range fires brigade

The Australian Army is realising its long-range fires and littoral manoeuvre transformation as part of the National Defence Strategy. Through the 10th Brigade, Army has developed an unprecedented ability to strike land and maritime targets at distances beyond 500 kilometres. The 10th Brigade is equipped with new capabilities including the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). These systems provide the Australian Defence Force with the ability to generate short-range, ground-based air defence, long-range multi-domain strike and specialist targeting effects. Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC (centre left) Commander 10th Brigade, Brigadier Nick Wilson, CSC (centre right) and Australian Army personnel in front of a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct in Adelaide, South Australia. The 10th Brigade is located at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct and currently comprises the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery; the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery; the 54th Battery (the first sub-unit of the soon-to-be-raised 14th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery), and; the theatre civil-military cooperation capability. The 10th Brigade has already begun working with allies and close partners, taking part in Project Convergence, a multinational experimental exercise held in the United States, and leading a technology-sharing hub. The formation will also participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, during which it will conduct live-fire training with the Precision Strike Missile. Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO DSC, said: “The Army is delivering relevant and credible land power, at speed, in support of the National Defence Strategy. We will demonstrate just how far this transformation has come at Talisman Sabre in July. I am incredibly proud of the work our soldiers do every day in the service of our nation.” Commander 10th Brigade, Brigadier Nick Wilson CSC, said: “The Australian Army is committed to South Australia, and basing the 10th Brigade here is a significant investment in the local community. As the commander, it’s a privilege to lead the brigade. We are incredibly well-resourced and supported by wider Army, and our joint and coalition partners. It is a great time to be a soldier; I’m very proud of our team, and the colour-patch they wear. During my 30 years (of) service, I have never personally seen a capability roll-out this quickly, with the receipt of our first HIMARS launchers marking our Army’s ability to conduct ground-based long-range fires.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]