Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class 2 Joseph ‘Phillip’ Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs lost their lives during the accident, which occurred on 28 July 2023 during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Royal Australian Air Force head of air force capability, Air Vice-Marshal Nicholas Hogan has confirmed that RAAF personnel met to discuss the Global Combat Air Program and requested more information during the Avalon Australian International Airshow.
The aircraft and crew will operate out of Kadena Air Base in Japan, from 1 April, as it contributes to regional security and supports international United Nations Security Council sanctions enforcement against North Korea.
In this iteration of Operation Solania, the ADF deployed a Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan from No. 35 Squadron and supporting personnel to Kwajalein to support the maritime surveillance of the Marshall Islands’ exclusive economic zone.
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 …
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 …
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.
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…
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…
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.