Royal Australian Air Force

Australia to Acquire 20 C-130J Military Transport Aircraft for $6.6 Billion

Australia will purchase 20 new C-130J Hercules military transport aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force for $6.62 billion.

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Local Firm to Support Australian Defence Force Aircraft Engine Management

The Australian Defence Force has contracted local firm Capagility to manage engines fitted into the service's aircraft fleet.

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Australia Deploying Surveillance Aircraft to Germany to Assist Ukraine

Australia said it would deploy a surveillance aircraft to Germany to help ensure the smooth flow of military assistance to Ukraine.

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Australia, Vietnam Deliver UN Medical Field Support to South Sudan

The Australian and Vietnamese militaries have teamed on a United Nations Mission to deliver medical field support for South Sudan.

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Australian KC-30A Tanker, Japanese F-15 Jets Conduct First Air Refueling Trials

Australia and Japan have conducted their first air-to-air refueling trials with a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport and F-15 Eagle fighters.

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Indra Delivers Deployable Air Traffic Solutions to Royal Australian Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force has accepted three defense deployable air traffic management and control systems from Indra.

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Australia’s Troubled Taipan Choppers Did Not Get Crucial Software Upgrade: Report

Defense insiders have claimed that Australia’s fleet of Taipan helicopters did not receive the necessary software upgrade to operate safely.

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Raytheon to Provide Next-Gen Airborne Jammer for US Navy, Australia

Raytheon has clinched a $650 million contract to produce 11 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band ship sets for the US Navy and four for Australia.

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Australia Considering HIMARS ‘Fire Raid’ With C-130J Transport Aircraft

Australia is considering using Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport aircraft for HIMARS “shoot and scoot” maneuvers close to enemy lines. 

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Boeing, Lockheed, Leonardo Compete for Australia’s Advanced Jet Trainer

Boeing is competing with two other defense giants for the Royal Australian Air Force's next-generation fighter trainer aircraft.

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