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Ghost Bat deployed to operational base for the first time

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June 26, 2025
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The deployment took place during Exercise Carlsbad at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory, serving as a key demonstration of the Ghost Bat’s ability to operate from remote and unfamiliar locations. It marks a significant step forward in proving …

UK to follow RAAF and purchase A-variant F-35s

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June 25, 2025
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According to reports, the aircraft will carry both nuclear and conventional weapons and the announcement was made following a recent appearance by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the NATO summit earlier this week.

Boeing Defence partners with new SA technical college

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June 23, 2025
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The defence prime will work with the Department of Education on the design of learning programs and the workplace experience needed for students to prepare themselves for a career in the industry.

F-35 maintenance training equipment ready for RAAF technicians

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June 23, 2025
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Technicians are able to train in repair techniques for F-35 parts, such as damaged fan blades. An F135 engine specialist course, borescope course and first-stage blade blend course have been developed for the new equipment.

RAAF heads to Middle East to evacuate Australians

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June 23, 2025
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Israeli and Iranian airspace has been closed due to the escalating conflict between the two long-time adversaries, leaving around 4,200 Australians stranded. If repatriation flights go ahead, it would be at least the third time in three years that Aust…

Defence could return to former North Kimberley air bases

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June 20, 2025
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Luke Gosling, special envoy for defence, veterans affairs and Northern Australia, recently travelled to Troughton Island and Mungalalu North Kimberley Airport (formerly Mungalalu Truscott Airbase) in the region.

Ghost Bats to team with Super Hornets, F-35 aircraft this year

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June 19, 2025
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The unmanned teaming trials will be completed as part of RAAF events this year, known as Capability Demonstration 2025. CD25 is expected to allow the MQ-28 drones to demonstrate operational effectiveness and how collaborative combat aircraft will integ…

US approves $2bn sustainment contract for RAAF fighter jets

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June 17, 2025
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The proposed package includes a range of equipment and services aimed at maintaining and enhancing the operational readiness of Australia’s air combat fleet. Key items encompass 60 Global Lightning Joint Tactical Terminal-Transceivers, 40 advanced elec…

Milestone for Ghost Bat with new airborne test of 2 aircraft

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June 16, 2025
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A single operator, acting from aboard an airborne E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, was able to conduct the capability demonstration at Woomera Test Range in South Australia.

RAAF P-8A Poseidons conduct South China Sea surveillance

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June 11, 2025
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The aircraft conducted the mission, Operation Gateway, in the North Indian Ocean and South China Sea, taking off from Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.