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WWII RAAF bomber discovery solves 82-year-old mystery

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March 28, 2025
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Baltimore FW282, which had been operated by the RAAF’s 454 Squadron and crewed by officers from Australia, New Zealand and the UK, was found last year in 61 metres of water by Greek technical diving group AegeanTec. The RAAF has now publicly confirmed …

Bombardier Defense to deliver 2 new jets for Australian operations

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March 27, 2025
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The deliveries of both aircraft are scheduled for 2026. According to Bombardier, when configured for business jet use, the aircraft has an endurance of up to 11 hours, a dispatch reliability exceeding 99.9 per cent, and a range of 4,000 nautical miles …

RAAF Edinburgh to provide MRO for US and NZ aircraft

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March 27, 2025
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Defence says the project is envisioned to fund up to $160 million into the local economy and create and sustain 80 highly skilled jobs across Adelaide.

Lockheed Martin to establish Sydney-based Black Hawk logistics hub

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March 25, 2025
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Located just outside the Army’s Holsworthy Base, the 4,500-square-metre facility forms part of Lockheed Martin Australia’s integrated support contract with the Army. The warehouse stores replenishment spares, support and test equipment, and essential p…

First Aussie Apache enters final assembly stage

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March 25, 2025
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Designated AT001, the helicopter will now undergo structural work, electrical wiring, major sub-assembly and mechanical installation before heading into flight testing later this year. Boeing’s factory in Mesa has already produced more than 2,800 Apach…

RAAF Super Hornet completes long-range anti-ship missile tests

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March 24, 2025
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The test, conducted last month by Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets off the coast of California, with support from the United States Navy, confirmed that the LRASM is now ready for operational service.

US picks Boeing to make sixth generation F-47

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March 22, 2025
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The aerospace giant beat out Lockheed Martin to win the multi-billion dollar, multi-year contract to build the aircraft set to transform the US Air Force.

Autonomous fighter jet to debut at Avalon

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March 21, 2025
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Fury, manufactured by US defence company Anduril, is designed to act as a force multiplier for crewed fighter aircraft.

Babcock Australasia makes move into military aviation

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March 21, 2025
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The firm, which already holds contracts to support public services including aeromedical and law enforcement, is looking to work with the Australian and NZ Defence Forces on “advanced tri-service aviation and aerospace solutions that will enhance opera…

US Apaches touch down ahead of Avalon Air Show

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March 19, 2025
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The two United States Army aircraft were delivered by Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster cargo aircraft with assistance from RAAF and US Army personnel to RAAF Base Richmond in NSW.