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RAAF and US Air Force partner for F-35 weapons testing

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  • June 19, 2026
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The Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle (WFMV) flight test, conducted in late April, “marked a significant advancement in Australia’s ability to integrate weapons onto the F-35A Lightning II faster and more efficiently”, according to Defence.

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Australian Artillery integrates Vector VTOL drones

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  • June 19, 2026
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Three Quantum Vector 2-in-1 operator courses have been completed to date, with additional drone qualification courses expected later this year.

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Ukrainian defence firms look to manufacture drones in Australia

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  • June 19, 2026
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Ukrainian ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, made the comments on the sidelines of the space industry event held at Hyatt Regency Sydney on Thursday, 18 June.

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US Air Force taps Anduril, General Atomics for loyal wingman fleet

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  • June 18, 2026
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The contracts will see General Atomics produce the YFQ-42A and Anduril manufacture the YFQ-44A, creating the first operational fleet of autonomous combat aircraft designed to fly alongside crewed fighters as part of a next-generation “human-machine tea…

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US Air Force taps Anduril, General Atomics for loyal wingman fleet

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  • June 18, 2026
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The contracts will see General Atomics produce the YFQ-42A and Anduril manufacture the YFQ-44A, creating the first operational fleet of autonomous combat aircraft designed to fly alongside crewed fighters as part of a next-generation “human-machine tea…

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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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