Royal Australian Air Force

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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BAE Systems Introduces Australia’s First Homegrown Hybrid Drone ‘STRIX’

BAE Systems has unveiled Australia’s first domestically-made hybrid unmanned aerial system, dubbed the “STRIX.”

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Australia to Upgrade Growler Electronic Warfare Aircraft

Australia is investing $193 million to upgrade its EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft fleet.

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US to Lead Multinational Cope North 23 Exercise in Guam

Air force personnel from Australia, the United States, and Japan have been arriving in Guam to begin exercise Cope North 23.

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Australia Confirms $1.9B Purchase of 40 Black Hawk Helicopters

The Australian government has confirmed its purchase of 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the US for $1.9 billion.

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Royal Australian Air Force to Receive New Bulk Fuel Facility

The Royal Australian Air Force will develop a bulk fuel infrastructure in the country’s Northern Territory.

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Australian Military Research Facilities Receive Equipment Upgrade

Australia has invested $21.5 million to upgrade its military research facilities with modernized capabilities.

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Australia Urged to Invest $25B in B-21 Stealth Bombers to Deter China

Defense analysts in Australia are urging the government to allocate funding to buy advanced B-21 stealth bombers from the US.

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Australia, Malaysia Air Forces Train in High-G Simulation

The Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force have conducted a training to prepare for high-acceleration flight.

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