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Australia continues to pursue coalition refueling trials. What works — and doesn’t — so far?
Australia’s efforts to certify the KC-30A with foreign receivers began in 2015.
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Australian Navy gets more out of the Seahawk helicopter than originally planned
The Royal Australian Navy has managed to integrate the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter with a range of vessels that were not included in the original plans when Australia decided to acquire the type.
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Aircraft head Down Under for the Avalon Airshow: gallery
Take to the sky with the fighter jets and warbirds that took part in this year’s Avalon Airshow in Australia.
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Malaysian pilot details A400M missions, midair refueling experience
Malaysia started air-to-air refueling trials for the A400M in May 2018, using F/A-18D Hornets, Su-30MKM fighters and Hawk trainer/light-attack jets as receivers.
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Singapore moves to buy four F-35s, possibly eight more afterward
Singapore’s defense minister says the country wants the Joint Strike Fighter, but what variant is the island nation seeking?
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Northrop pitches optionally manned Firebird to monitor Australia’s coasts
Australia is seeking information for a new maritime surveillance capability.
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What does Australia think of the F-35? One Air Force commander details his experience
The commander of the Royal Australian Air Force’s Air Combat Group has provided insight into his experience with the Joint Strike Fighter.
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Japan pitches C-2 for New Zealand transport fleet
Kawasaki Heavy Industries will offer its C-2 transport aircraft to New Zealand for the country’s Future Air Mobility Capability program.
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Northrop to deliver Triton drone to Australia in 2023, says Air Force official
Australia is acquiring the multiple intelligence gathering version of the Triton.
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Australia bolsters capabilities, training opportunities for its P-8A aircraft
Australia has 12 P-8As on order, and an order for three more aircraft currently subject to an acquisition approval process.
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Australia changes how it will buy drones for shipborne operations. How is industry reacting?
This change in procurement strategy appears to reduce the burden of risk on the Royal Australian Navy and lessen concerns about operating outdated technology by the time the platform enters service.
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Boeing unveils ‘loyal wingman’ drone
The concept is designed to perform the role of a loyal wingman to manned platforms and is being developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force. A prototype is expected to fly in 2020.
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Bell out to win Australia’s bid for special ops helicopters
The company responded to a request for information issued by the Australian Army, offering the Bell 407 or Bell 429 helicopters with local partner Hawker-Pacific.
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Boeing pushes T-X trainer, complementary simulators at Australian air show
Boeing is promoting its T-X advanced trainer and its associated training system at the Avalon Airshow in Australia, positioning itself for a possible opportunity there.
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Australia’s C-130J Super Hercules airlifters to get SATCOM upgrade
Australia is undertaking a series of upgrades to the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules airlifter, improving connectivity, fuel payload and surveillance capabilities with the addition of new equipment.
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Simulation manufacturer expands its footprint in support of Australian Seahawk operations
The Canadian-based firm CAE is due to deliver an aircraft flight control system trainer to Australia’s Navy, completing its suite of nine training devices to support the country’s MH-60R training program.
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Australia formulates its path to military modernization and industrial growth
One of the United States’ most steadfast allies is in the process of recapitalizing its own air power capabilities.
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Avalon: No Trainer News, But Plenty of Action
The 2015 Australian International Airshow at the Avalon Airport closed without an announcement of major defense contracts, but the four-day airshow saw plenty of other action.
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P-8 News: Indian Options, Australian Production
Boeing talks with India about ordering 4 more P-8s, and begins long-lead work for Australia.
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IAI Pitches Heron TP as Australian MALE UAV
Israeli firm seeks place in Australia’s anticipated UAV procurement.
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Norway, Australia To Join on Naval Missile
Melbourne will back Norway’s Kongsberg Defence Aerospace in developing the Joint Strike Missile.
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Airbus Expects New A400M Export Sale in 2015
Christian Scherer, Airbus Defense & Space’s executive vice president of marketing & sales, said today that he expected an export order for the A400M airlifter by the end of the year — the first since Malaysia signed for four aircraft in December 2005.
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RAAF Tanker To Be Fully Operational This Year
The Airbus KC-30A multirole tanker transport (MRTT) is on track to achieve final operating capability this year with the Royal Australian Air Force, according to Air Commodore Warren McDonald, air mobility group commander.
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Australia Seeks Input on US Navy Triton UAS
A senior defense procurement official said Australia is looking to enter into an agreement with the US Navy in order to influence future development of the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton maritime unmanned aerial system.
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Air Chief Maps Out Future of RAAF Airpower
Air Marshal Geoff Brown introduces the Royal Australian Air Force’s part of Plan Jericho.