Royal Australian Air Force

US, Australia Conduct First-Ever Joint Air-to-Air Refueling

The US Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force conducted their first-ever air-to-air refueling using a P-8A Poseidon and a KC-30A aircraft.

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US Air Force Kicks Off 2022’s First Red Flag Exercise

Over 100 aircraft and 3,000 soldiers have arrived at Nellis Air Force Base to participate in 2022's first Red Flag exercise, the US Air Force announced.

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Australia’s Triton Drone Production Hits Major Milestone

Northrop Grumman has passed a significant milestone in its production of Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton unmanned reconnaissance aerial system, mounting the aircraft fuselage onto the Triton’s one-piece wing.

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US Approves $108M Hellfire Missile Sale to Australia 

The US State Department has tentatively approved a sale of 800 Hellfire missiles to Australia at an estimated $108 million.

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Australia Bids Farewell to Classic Hornets, Inducts F-35As

Australia has formally retired its fleet of single-seat F/A-18A and two-seat F/A-18B Classic Hornets, replaced by fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighters.

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Boeing Australia Inks $60M Poseidon Maintenance Contract

Boeing Defence Australia has signed a $60 million P-8A Poseidon aircraft deeper maintenance contract with the Australian government.

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Boeing Australia Tests Unmanned ‘Loyal Wingman’ Aircraft

Boeing Australia recently tested two unmanned aircraft, expanding its Airpower Teaming System flight testing program.

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Lockheed, Shoal to Deliver Military Satellite Communication System to Australia

Lockheed Martin is partnering with Australian engineering firm Shoal Group to deliver next-gen military satellite communications systems to the Australian Defence Forces.

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US Provisionally Approves EA-18G Growler Sale to Australia

The US State Department has provisionally approved the sale of an EA-18G Growler Aircraft to Australia.

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USAF Awards $95 Million Hypersonic Missile Design Contracts 

The US Air Force has modified preliminary design review (PDR) contracts with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon for a hypersonic cruise missile.

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