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DroneShield secures $25m Pentagon contract

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June 5, 2026
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The contract has an initial value of $19.3 million, with an additional $5.6 million in options of the end user over a five-year period, according to a statement published on 2 June, and is for the supply of mobile and fixed site counter-drone solutions…

DroneShield secures $25m Pentagon contract

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June 5, 2026
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DroneShield secures $25m Pentagon contract

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June 5, 2026
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RAAF Poseidon trains alongside Japanese surveillance aircraft

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June 4, 2026
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The activity saw the two aircraft fly from air bases in Japan, sharing information through the tactical battlefield network as they would on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

Albany could see east coast flights after $40m+ airport upgrades

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June 4, 2026
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The “comprehensive upgrades to the runway, taxiways and aprons” will be funded by $14.7 million from the Commonwealth, $14 million from the WA Government and about $12.9 million from the City of Albany, and will support passenger flights as well as FIF…

Drone firm Innovaero appoints chair as mid-year IPO approaches

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June 4, 2026
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Innovaero says Vince Di Pietro brings 43 years of defence experience to the Board, along with valuable commercial experience as Chief Executive of Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand.

Issue 111: October 1995

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June 4, 2026
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Death of the Nomad The recent decision by Defence Minister, Senator Robert Ray to withdraw the GAF Nomad from Australian Defence Force service pretty well signals the final nail in the coffin for this much maligned aircraft. The bagging that the Nomad …

Jetstar launches points bidding on 787 business class upgrades

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June 4, 2026
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Under the new system, eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer members on international Jetstar 787 flights will be able to combine Qantas Points and cash to bid for business class seats. It comes as Jetstar continues to refurbish its 787-8 fleet.

Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026 finalists announced

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June 4, 2026
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Australian Aviation is proud to reveal that 225 finalists have been selected from more than 300 submissions for the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026. Now in its eighth year, the program remains the benchmark for excellence across the nation’s de…

StarFlight passes 500 flight hours in Tasmania

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June 3, 2026
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The provider, which began operations in the state in January with an initial fleet of three Bell 412 helicopters, is a joint venture between LifeFlight and the Linfox Group.