Tag: Royal Australian Air Force
Boeing to base ATS AI wingman drone production hub in Australia
The Australian government and US defense giant Boeing have entered into an agreement that will see the company establish an unmanned aircraft...
Australia receives milestone 30th F-35A fighter
The Royal Australian Air Force has recently taken delivery of the 30th F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Lockheed Martin, the country's defense...
Australian Air Force launches first payload on locally-developed rocket
The Australian Air Force has launched a payload on a 34-kilogram Dart rocket, with takeoff taking place at the Koonibba Rocket Range...
B-2, B-1 bombers join combined US-Australian Northern Territory exercise
US Air Force B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer bombers took part in a combined US-Australia exercise in Australia’s Northern Territory last month.
Australia, US expanding next generation jammer cooperation
The US and Australian defense departments have officially reached an agreement on expanding their cooperation on the development of joint jammer technology...
Australia completes final Hornet maintenance ahead of 2021 retirement
The last F/A-18A/B Hornets to undergo deeper maintenance servicing have rolled out of the Boeing Defence Australia facility at RAAF Base Williamtown.
Australia contracts Lockheed for tactical air defense radar system upkeep
The Australian government has signed a new five year contract with Lockheed Martin Australia for ongoing sustainment of the tactical air defense...
Australia confirms A$800m Long Range Anti-Ship Missile acquisition
The AGM-158C LRASM is a significant upgrade from Australia's current AGM-84 air-launched Harpoon anti-ship missile.
Australia boosts Triton RPA fleet with another order
The Australian government has announced the purchase of an additional Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system, bringing the total number...
Australia boosting space capabilities with second cube satellite launch
This is the second of four cube satellites to be flown in the program, and follows the launch of M1 in late 2018.