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Australia’s second MQ-4C Triton touches down quietly at RAAF Tindal

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May 5, 2025
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The Northrop Grumman-manufactured high altitude, long endurance, remotely piloted aircraft system, labelled online as United States military A57-002 (similar aircraft pictured), arrived at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory earlier this week.

Work begins on $160m RAAF Base Darwin upgrade

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May 2, 2025
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Works began in early April on the large-scale infrastructure and facilities upgrade, which aims to bolster the base’s operational capacity, safety and resilience.

US KC-46A Pegasus certified to refuel RAAF Wedgetail

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May 2, 2025
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The exercise over California’s Mojave Desert also involved the British RAF, which, along with the US, is set to introduce its own Wedgetails into its fleet and obtain similar certification in future.

Douglas DC-3 Dakota warbird restored in ANZAC Day achievement

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April 28, 2025
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Bland Shire Council received more than $167,670 from the NSW government to repair and upgrade the plane including site works at Lions Park, concreting, paint stripping and re-painting.

C-27J Spartan deployed to French exercise

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April 28, 2025
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The program, which will also be held in Wallis and Futuna, will also be attended by Australian combat engineers, military police, health teams and planning personnel.

Anzac flypasts 2025 – every time and aircraft listed nationwide

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April 24, 2025
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Australian Aviation has listed every flypast in every state, including times and exact locations. This year’s wider commemorative program includes the Dawn Service at 5.30 am and the Last Post Ceremony at 4.30 pm.

Army Chinook refuelled with SAF

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April 16, 2025
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Defence said the aircraft received 3000lbs of SAF at RAAF Base East Sale in southern Victoria, as part of a joint initiative between the RAAF and Joint Capabilities Group.

RAAF Poseidons hunt submarines alongside US Navy

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April 15, 2025
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Exercise Sea Dragon 25 in March saw Australia work with military contingents such as the US Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy and Indian Navy to practice coordinated anti-sub warfare, including joint P-8A Poseidon aircraft…

Defence marks $5bn in global F-35 contract value for industry

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April 14, 2025
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This achievement reportedly underscores Australia’s growing role in sustaining one of the world’s most advanced defence capabilities.

Babcock accelerates delivery of new airfield surface mats to RAAF

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April 14, 2025
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Hundreds of heavy-duty composite mats, sourced under Babcock’s ADF Ground Support Equipment contract, will be included in the upcoming shipment. This follows a successful trial conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force in 2024.