Royal Australian Air Force

Boeing Receives Australia’s P-8A Poseidon Anti-Sub Aircraft for Major Upgrades

Boeing has received the first Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon for Increment 3 Block 2 upgrades.

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Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Dives Into Collaborative Combat Trials

In partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, Boeing has put the MQ-28 Ghost Bat to the test, proving its operational viability.

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US Approves Upgrade Package for Australia’s ISREW Aircraft

The US State Department has approved a baseline 2 upgrade for Australia’s MC-55A intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft.

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Australia Completes First MQ-28A Ghost Bat Trial Outside Training Area

Australia has completed its first deployment and operation of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat outside the Woomera Training Area.

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Australia Runs First Trial of MQ-28 Drones Controlled From E-7A Wedgetail

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have tested two MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones and a digital aircraft controlled by an E-7A Wedgetail.

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Northrop to Equip Australia’s C-130Js With RF Countermeasures System 

The US Air Force has contracted Northrop Grumman to supply the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures system modified for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J Hercules airlifter fleet.

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Australia Monitors ‘Unusual’ Presence of Chinese Warships

Australia was Thursday monitoring the "unusual" presence of three Chinese warships sailing off its eastern coast, the defense minister said.

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Australia Accuses China Fighter Jet of ‘Unsafe’ Conduct Above South China Sea

Australia said a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of “unsafe” military conduct.

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Australia’s Third MQ-4C Triton Drone Nears Delivery

Northrop Grumman has completed testing Australia’s third of four MQ-4C Triton drones at its California facility, bringing it one step closer to final delivery.

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Australia to Buy Additional Anti-Radar Missiles From US

Australia is purchasing more Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range missiles from the US.

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