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First Aussie Apache enters final assembly stage

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March 25, 2025
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Designated AT001, the helicopter will now undergo structural work, electrical wiring, major sub-assembly and mechanical installation before heading into flight testing later this year. Boeing’s factory in Mesa has already produced more than 2,800 Apach…

RAAF Super Hornet completes long-range anti-ship missile tests

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March 24, 2025
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The test, conducted last month by Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets off the coast of California, with support from the United States Navy, confirmed that the LRASM is now ready for operational service.

US picks Boeing to make sixth generation F-47

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March 22, 2025
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The aerospace giant beat out Lockheed Martin to win the multi-billion dollar, multi-year contract to build the aircraft set to transform the US Air Force.

Autonomous fighter jet to debut at Avalon

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March 21, 2025
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Fury, manufactured by US defence company Anduril, is designed to act as a force multiplier for crewed fighter aircraft.

Babcock Australasia makes move into military aviation

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March 21, 2025
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The firm, which already holds contracts to support public services including aeromedical and law enforcement, is looking to work with the Australian and NZ Defence Forces on “advanced tri-service aviation and aerospace solutions that will enhance opera…

US Apaches touch down ahead of Avalon Air Show

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March 19, 2025
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The two United States Army aircraft were delivered by Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster cargo aircraft with assistance from RAAF and US Army personnel to RAAF Base Richmond in NSW.

Lockheed Martin spent $300m on axed satellite project

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March 18, 2025
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Lockheed Martin, which makes the F-35 Lightning II fighter, was named “preferred tender” on JP 9102 in April 2023 – all but guaranteeing the deal – before it was abruptly dropped, along with scores of smaller firms, in November 2024.

RAAF concludes round of Indo-Pacific surveillance patrols

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March 17, 2025
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Conducted as part of the Air Force’s first iteration of regional presence deployments for the year, 11 Squadron’s P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft worked alongside the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Hobart in the South China Sea on maritime …

Finalists unveiled in Defence & National Security Workforce Awards

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March 14, 2025
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Run with support of principal partner Atturra, the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards provides a platform to celebrate the achievements of rising stars and spotlight innovative workforce programs.

Conroy opens new DroneShield office in defence industry milestone

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March 12, 2025
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The company has announced the milestone as it employs around 250 staff in Sydney, including 200 engineers.