Tag: Royal Australian Air Force
Australia buying additional seven Ghost Bat loyal wingman drones
The Royal Australian Air Force is set to receive an additional seven uncrewed MQ-28A Ghost Bat autonomous systems under an investment announced...
Australia fast-tracks $3.5B purchase of JASSM-ER, Naval Strike Missiles
The Naval Strike Missile will replace the Harpoon anti-ship missile in the Anzac-class frigates and Hobart-class destroyers.
After French subs, Australia axes purchase of MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS
The Australian defense ministry has decided not to proceed with the purchase of MQ-9B SkyGuardian medium altitude long endurance (MALE) remotely piloted...
US B-2 bomber lands in Australia on 50-hour Indo-Pacific region sortie
A US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber flew from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to Royal Australian Air...
Australia announces A$244M upgrade to RAAF base in Western Australia
The Australian government is planning to invest A$244 million (approx. US$180M) in a major upgrade of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)...
Australia’s first unmanned combat air vehicle will be named Ghost Bat
Australia will build a total of 6 MQ-28A Ghost Bat UCAVs.
Lockheed gets $49M to integrate LRASM missiles on Australian Super Hornets
Lockheed Martin has secured a $49.3 million contract for work on the integration of its Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) on the...
US clears missile defense upgrades for Australia’s airlift fleet
The US State Department has approved the sale of equipment to Australia necessary for the upgrade of missile defense systems aboard its...
Australia awards A$2.5B in deals for Huntsman howitzer, fighter trainer work
The Australian defense ministry has awarded two contracts totaling A$2.5 billion for work on the upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force's...
Australian all-female crew makes history with C-27J Spartan flight
A Royal Australian Air Force all-female crew has flown a C-27J Spartan transport aircraft into the history books recently at the air...
