Royal Australian Air Force joins U.S. in first F-35A Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle flight test to support weapons integration
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken part in the first joint Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle flight test on an F-35A Lightning II.
Royal Australian Air Force receives final Boeing P-8A Poseidon to complete 14-aircraft fleet
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
Australia opens Southern Hemisphere’s first P-8A Poseidon Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility
Australia has opened a $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh in South Australia.
RTX: Raytheon delivers first Next Generation Jammer pods to Royal Australian Air Force under joint program
The Next Generation Jammer is an airborne electronic attack system designed to disrupt enemy radar and communication systems.
Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail early warning aircraft to Gulf to help secure regional airspace and protect civilians
The Australian Government has announced the deployment of an E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft to the Gulf as part of defensive military assistance to regional partners.
Lockheed Martin awarded contract to deliver advanced C-130J Super Hercules training devices to Royal Australian Air Force
Lockheed Martin announced it has been awarded a foreign military sale contract through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to deliver C-130J training devices and upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force.
L3Harris delivers first MC-55A Peregrine multi-mission intelligence aircraft for Royal Australian Air Force fleet
L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first MC-55A aircraft to the U.S. Air Force following integration and mission system testing for Australia’s new Peregrine fleet.
U.S. Air Force pilots fly RAAF F-35s in historic first during Talisman Sabre 25
Two U.S. Air Force pilots have flown Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II jets for the first time in a major milestone for allied interoperability during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25.
Boeing, RAAF achieve first airborne control of MQ-28 Ghost Bats from E-7A Wedgetail
Boeing and the RAAF have successfully completed a landmark mission involving two in-flight MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft and a third digital aircraft, all controlled remotely from an airborne E-7A Wedgetail.
Australia signs USD 360 million Wedgetail modernisation deal with Boeing
On 7 March, the Australian Department of Defence announced the signing of a contract with Boeing Defence Australia for the modernisation of its fleet of E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft.
Australian E-7A Wedgetail aircraft concludes six-month early warning operation in Europe
A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft will commence its return to Australia this week after a six-month deployment on Operation Kudu.
Indra delivers radar systems to the Royal Australian Air Force
Indra Australia has delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) three Defence Deployable Air Traffic Management and Control Systems (DDATMCS).