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Defence hails completion of C-130J Hercules upgrades

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  • June 17, 2026
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The completion of the AIR5440 program, dubbed “an important milestone in the delivery of a complex air mobility capability upgrade achieved through strong defence industry collaboration”, was marked with an event at RAAF Base Richmond this month.

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RAAF confirms arrival of third MC-55A Peregrine aircraft

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  • June 15, 2026
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Australia had previously announced the acquisition of four MC‑55A aircraft to deliver critical intelligence in real time, strengthen Australia’s monitoring of strategic maritime approaches and integrate with allied and partner systems, including the US…

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Australia scores 7th straight win in drone racing tournament

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  • June 11, 2026
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Australia placed first in the racing section of the tournament, ahead of international teams from the United Kingdom, which came in second, and the USA in third. In addition, an Australian Army drone pilot achieved the fastest time at the drone racing …

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Boeing reveals expanded MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat capabilities

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  • June 11, 2026
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As part of this expansion, Boeing revealed a technology roadmap that substantially increases the uncrewed aerial system’s range, payload flexibility and interoperability for the Royal Australian Air Force and allied customers.

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Deputy PM visits RAAF Wedgetail crew in Middle East

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  • June 5, 2026
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The Wedgetail, deployed to the region in March, has conducted more than 40 missions providing long-range surveillance to help protect Gulf states against Iranian drone and missile attacks.

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Deputy PM visits RAAF Wedgetail crew in Middle East

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  • June 5, 2026
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The Wedgetail, deployed to the region in March, has conducted more than 40 missions providing long-range surveillance to help protect Gulf states against Iranian drone and missile attacks.

  • Australia
  • Aviation
  • Defence
  • News

Deputy PM visits RAAF Wedgetail crew in Middle East

  • Guest authors
  • June 5, 2026
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The Wedgetail, deployed to the region in March, has conducted more than 40 missions providing long-range surveillance to help protect Gulf states against Iranian drone and missile attacks.

  • Australia
  • Aviation
  • Defence
  • Drones
  • News

DroneShield secures $25m Pentagon contract

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  • June 5, 2026
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The contract has an initial value of $19.3 million, with an additional $5.6 million in options of the end user over a five-year period, according to a statement published on 2 June, and is for the supply of mobile and fixed site counter-drone solutions…

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DroneShield secures $25m Pentagon contract

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  • June 5, 2026
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The contract has an initial value of $19.3 million, with an additional $5.6 million in options of the end user over a five-year period, according to a statement published on 2 June, and is for the supply of mobile and fixed site counter-drone solutions…

  • Australia
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  • Drones
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DroneShield secures $25m Pentagon contract

  • Guest authors
  • June 5, 2026
  • 0

The contract has an initial value of $19.3 million, with an additional $5.6 million in options of the end user over a five-year period, according to a statement published on 2 June, and is for the supply of mobile and fixed site counter-drone solutions…

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