Babcock Australasia's supply chain engagement has skyrocketed at Avalon Air Show. The company used its presence at the show to seed export opportunities for Australian defence suppliers and showcase sovereign capabilities to the world.

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been chosen by the Royal Australian Air Force to provide the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures system for its C-130J airlifter fleet.

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of Countermeasures, Chaff, and Impulse Cartridges and related equipment for an estimated cost of AU $262 million.

The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of F-16 Aircraft for an estimated cost of AU $9.23 billion. 

Texas company SLSCO has been awarded a contract for the construction of an aircraft parking apron and supporting facilities at RAAF Base Darwin.

QinetiQ has received dual certification to enhance aircraft design and production. They now hold Defence approval for all Australian Defence Force aircraft.

KBR has won a contract to continue supporting the MQ-4C Triton aircraft with critical mission planning capabilities until November this year.

Six years after the launch of the Australian-designed Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft, the US Air Force is progressing its own collaborative combat aircraft program – but without Australia’s design | Ewen Levick

Drone Forge and Airbus have signed a Letter of Intent to partner on the deployment and operational integration of the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system.

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Principle Finance, a provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia, has acquired two Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft destined for ISR missions.

Anduril Australia has delivered a UAS and intrusion detection system for a RAAF trial.

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Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat has flown its 100-Flight. This is a milestone for both Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force.

CAE has been chosen to deliver Simulator Through Life Support directly to the Royal New Zealand Air Force. CAE will provide management services, engineering and maintenance support to the C-130J Weapon Systems Trainer.