Tag: Royal Australian Air Force
Fighter jets returning to Australia’s training hub after upgrade works
Royal Australian Air Force fighter jets will begin returning to RAAF Base Williamtown next week after the completion of extensive runway works...
Australia kicks off Pitch Black with 100 aircraft from 17 nations...
The Royal Australian Air Force has kicked off its capstone international maneuver Pitch Black over Australia's Northern Territory with 100 aircraft from...
Australia invests in Growler, Super Hornet combat training capability
Raytheon Australia will deliver the training support at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, under an A$109.7M contract.
Australia’s F-35A fleet grows to 50 airframes with latest delivery
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has welcomed its milestone 50th F-35A Lightning II aircraft, with two more fighters arriving at RAAF...
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.
