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RAAF and Army test new medevac system

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May 4, 2026
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At a recent field demonstration, a rapidly deployable medical racking system was assembled in just two-and-a-half minutes in wet conditions. The project team has reviewed several multi-rack systems, including those used in RAAF C-130 and C-17 aircraft.

Danish counter-drone firm wins $9.81m Defence contract

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April 29, 2026
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The deal follows an extensive evaluation program by the ADF and marks a significant step forward in deploying operational counter-small uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities across Defence.

Boeing, US Navy complete test flight of MQ-25A Stingray aircraft

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April 28, 2026
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The aircraft successfully demonstrated autonomous taxi, take-off, flight, landing, and response to commands from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 Ground Control Station during the two-hour flight.

Nova Systems marks a decade of support to ADF Pilot Training System

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April 27, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Australia delivers one of the world’s most advanced and integrated military pilot training systems, built around the Pilatus PC‐21, widely regarded as the most sophisticated military training aircraft of its class.

Anzac flypasts 2026 – every time and aircraft listed nationwide

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April 24, 2026
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Every flypast in every state, including times and exact locations. Aircraft in the skies include the F-35, Growler and Super Hornet, alongside classic warbirds from 100 Squadron and trainers like the PC-21 and Hawk 127.

China slams RNZAF P-8A patrol flight as ‘malicious, harassment’

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April 24, 2026
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The P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft allegedly repeatedly flew near China’s airspace on April 17 this year disrupting civil aviation flights, according to representatives of the PRC.

Winners revealed in Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2026

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April 24, 2026
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Defence and national security professionals gathered on Thursday, 23 April 2026 to celebrate excellence across the industry at what has quickly become one of the sector’s most anticipated evenings on the calendar.

Australia, Japan and US to jointly test advanced aircraft materials

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April 22, 2026
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Signed in March, the project arrangement on Virtual Structural Testing for Composite Aircraft focuses on improving understanding of how damage initiates and propagates in composite materials widely used in modern military aircraft.

RAAF receives Growler’s Next-Gen Jammer pods

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April 21, 2026
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Delivered by Raytheon, part of RTX, the advanced electronic attack system has been developed in close partnership with the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. The NGJ is designed to be deployed on platforms such as the Boeing EA-18G …

Government commits up to $7bn to counter-drone defences

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April 21, 2026
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The decade-long investment is aimed at strengthening Australia’s ability to detect and defeat increasingly sophisticated uncrewed aerial threats, both at home and in deployed operations overseas.