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Lockheed Martin tests new F-35 AI capabilities

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February 25, 2026
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During the Project Overwatch test flight, conducted at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, a Lockheed Martin-built and trained AI/machine learning model resolved ID ambiguities among emitters, improving situational awareness and reducing pilot decision ma…

Northrop Grumman accelerates B-21 Raider production

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February 24, 2026
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The ramp-up in production follows strong performance during ground and flight testing, the manufacturer says, with multiple aircraft now undergoing evaluation.

RAAF to receive new and upgraded C-130J training equipment

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February 19, 2026
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Deliveries are slated to begin in 2029 and will include two weapon systems trainers, an enhanced integrated cockpit systems trainer, loadmaster part-task trainer, and upgrades to the RAAF’s virtual simulation and virtual maintenance trainers.

RAAF to receive new and upgraded C-130J training equipment

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February 19, 2026
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Defence confirms establishment of 94 Wing, 294 Squadron

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February 18, 2026
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The renaming aligns 94 Wing with all air command wings to conform to numerical designations, focusing on its operational role to provide agile health effects in support of airbases, flying operations, aeromedical evacuation and delivery of the global a…

Defence aviation official’s Lockheed move fails ‘pub test’: Greens

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February 18, 2026
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The recent appointment was debated during a Senate estimates discussion between senator David Shoebridge, Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Andrew Stuart, and Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group deputy secretary, Chris Deeble, on 11 Febru…

RAAF Poseidons deploy to Philippines for maritime co-operation

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February 18, 2026
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Aircraft from Australia supported operations with Royal Australian Navy Anzac Class frigate HMAS Toowoomba, the Philippines and the US conducted from February 15 to 16 this year.

Leonardo and Ericsson trial maritime 5G SA for Italian Navy

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February 16, 2026
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Defence firm Leonardo and Ericsson have validated 5G SA (Standalone) capabilities for maritime operations following a joint trial with the Italian Navy. The aim is to integrate commercial cellular architecture into defence and industrial environments w…

Internal weapons slated for Ghost Bat in Block 3 upgrades

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February 13, 2026
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The Australian-designed and manufactured MQ-28A Ghost Bat aircraft program is moving forward after deploying an aircraft to fire an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile against an Australian-made Phoenix Jet uncrewed aerial target late last…

Navy and Airservices test Western Sydney’s ‘digital tower’

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February 12, 2026
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The EC-135 training helicopter conducted a “series of passes and manoeuvres” near the 45-metre digital aerodrome service (DAS) mast at WSI on Thursday in order to help calibrate and validate the camera feeds, said Airservices.