Musk, who was recently announced as co-head of the new Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, made the comments against the F-35 programme on social media platform, X (Twitter).
SNC specialises in aircraft modernisation and integration, electronic warfare technologies, and innovative software solutions that enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems.
Under the arrangement, RAAF’s air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft.
Under AUKUS Pillar II, the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation Project Arrangement would enable the three nations to accelerate the development, testing and evaluation of innovative hypersonic systems.
The two-seater Tiger attack helicopters were originally introduced into service with the ADF in 2004 and are expected to be withdrawn from service in 2027/2028.
The Royal Australian Air Force was the launch customer for the E-7 Wedgetail platform and was joined by the Republic of Korea Air Force and the Turkish Air Force, which currently operates the E-7.
According to Defence, the new capability will allow surveyors to capture detailed spatial data over larger areas in less time and keep personnel out of harm’s way.