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Defence recently issued a Request for Information for a platform to replace the Army’s Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters.

The RAAF has welcomed its new Chief, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, during a ceremonial parade and flypast in Canberra.

Boeing Defence Australia and Airbus Australia Pacific have extended their commitment to the sustainment of the RAAF's P-8A aircraft.

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Embraer launches P600 AEW platform

One of the surprises of the Paris Air Show was an announcement by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer and IAI/Elta of Israel that the two companies will market a new airborne early warning platform.

The US and Australia have agreed on a cross-servicing arrangement for the repair and maintenance of C-17A Globemaster transport aircraft.

Last month, the RAAF received its eighth P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol and Response Aircraft (MPRA).

BAE Systems has been awarded contracts by Boeing to supply the Vehicle Management Control System and Identification Friend or Foe System for the MQ-25.

NATO, Airbus and Elbit Systems have successfully integrated direct infrared countermeasures on-board the A330 tanker aircraft that form the Multinational Multi Role Tanker Transport Fleet.

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NZ selects C-130J-30 Hercules

NZ Defence Minister Ron Mark has announced the selection of the C-130J-30 Hercules to replace the RNZAF fleet of C-130H airlifters.

Embraer and Brazilian technical company WEG signed an agreement on May 29 for the development of an electric-powered aircraft.

Australia’s 13th and 14th F-35A aircraft have been accepted from Lockheed Martin and ferried to Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.

The first in a fleet-wide upgrade of identification transponders on C-130J Hercules transport aircraft has been completed by the RAAF.

No AI currently exists that can out-duel a human strapped into a fighter jet.

Lockheed Martin has developed a new weapons rack for USAF F-35As and USN F-35Cs that allows the aircraft to carry two additional AIM-120 air-to-air missiles.

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Hawk LIFCAP complete

The final RAAF Hawk Mk.127 aircraft to be upgraded under the Lead-In Fighter Capability Assurance Program (LIFCAP) was handed back to Air Force in a ceremony at BAE Systems Australia’s Williamtown facility on March 7.

A report has recommended the use of full-time dehumidification units to offset the corrosion risk to RAAF Williamtown's F-35s.