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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 …

Space Centre Australia and NASA launch airborne science program

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April 21, 2026
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The Airborne Science and Cosmology Enabling Telescope (ASCENT) program was formally introduced by Space Centre Australia LLC at NASA Wallops Flight Facility, where it will be based. At the heart of the program is a fleet of C-130J Super Hercules aircra…

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.

WSI aerotropolis ‘open for business’, says NSW government

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April 21, 2026
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Dubbed “Built for what’s next”, a new campaign aims to spruik Bradfield as a centre for “innovative business models”, with ready access to skilled local workers as well as Western Sydney International Airport and the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Fa…

Afghan rail imports are booming, but transit is still barely a thing

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April 20, 2026
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The volume of rail freight in Afghanistan between March 2025 and March 2026 (the Afghan solar year of 1404) has grown by 39.1%. This figure…

Turkish operator Pasifik Eurasia establishes first-ever Aegean-China rail link

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April 20, 2026
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Rail operator Pasifik Eurasia has sent a block train from Izmir on its way to China. It marks the first instance of a rail link…

Swiss commission proposes tax on electric trucks

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April 20, 2026
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One of the main advantages of road freight transport is the cost of using the infrastructure, with special exemptions for electric vehicles. However, Switzerland might…

Berlin stalls on rail reform: ‘Missed opportunity as fuel prices rise’

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April 20, 2026
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Rising fuel prices are the talk of the day. They could — potentially — help rail freight attract more customers as trucking becomes more expensive.…

Spain to make rail freight subsidy scheme permanent

Marco Raimondi
April 20, 2026
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The Spanish government is planning to introduce a permanent subsidy scheme that combines funds for eco-incentives and track closures. A call for applications is expected…

Elevate your career! Entries now open for Australian Aviation Awards 2026

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April 20, 2026
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The most anticipated event on the aviation calendar is back. Designed to shine a light on the high-flyers leading the way, these awards are your chance to secure national recognition, build massive exposure, and propel your career or company into its n…