Tag: Royal Australian Air Force
Australian C-130J Hercules aircraft remotely pilots UAS in “first-of-its kind” trial
A Sky Ranger R70 drone was remotely piloted from the back of C-130J Hercules during a joint trial by the Australian Army and Air Force.
CAE to upgrade C-130J simulator for Royal Australian Air Force
Defense technology company CAE Australia has received an AU$26 million contract to upgrade an aircraft simulator and other training systems as part...
Boeing unveils Australia’s Loyal Wingman prototype
A Boeing-led Australian industry team has presented the first unmanned Loyal Wingman aircraft prototype for the Royal Australian Air Force, thee first...
Australia’s space surveillance telescope captures first images
Australia's space surveillance telescope has captured first images in remote Western Australia, in another milestone ahead of its full operational capability that...
Boeing touts two more milestones on Australia’s Loyal Wingman UAS
Boeing Australia announced on April 9 that it has achieved further milestones on the Royal Australian Air Force’s Loyal Wingman program with...
Australia selling retired Hornets to US air training contractor
According to the government, all Hornets are to be sold over the next three to four years.
Australia signs AU$280m contract for continued Super Hornet sustainment
The Australian Air Force has 24 F/A-18F Super Hornets, and 12 EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.
Australia approves further AU$1.6b for Tindal air force base upgrade
construction is expected to start from mid-2020, with completion set for 2027.
Australia’s own loyal wingman to be ready for first flight this...
Boeing Australia has completed major fuselage structural assembly for the Royal Australian Air Force's first Loyal Wingman.
The...
Australia retires PC-9/A aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bid farewell to the PC-9/A aircraft after more than 30 years of flying operations on December...
