Boeing has received a US$48 million contract from the US Navy to collaboratively develop a new mission computer for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.

The NH90 program has reached a major milestone with the declaration of compliance for the NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) variant's Final Operational Configuration.

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare has congratulated Boeing for keeping work on rudder pedals for their Super Hornet fighter jets here in Australia.

Lockheed Martin is developing a cheaper variant of the MH-60R naval combat helicopter ordered for the RAN without a dipping sonar but with increased range and a reconfigured cabin.

A team from the DMO is in Fort Worth, Texas carrying out a risk assessment on the future of Australia's air defence, the Joint Strike Fighter program.

Defence has submitted what it terms a 'nonbinding/no-commitment' Letter of Request to the US Department of Defense seeking price and availability information on the C-27J Spartan light tactical airlifter.

The remaining four F/A-18 F Super Hornets ordered by the Australian Government, have been delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force and presented at a ceremony at Amberley.

The Australian Army has lifted the precautionary suspension of flying operations for the CH-47D Chinook helicopter after concerns were raised over the aircraft's Advanced Flight Control System.

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced last week that up to seven retired F-111 fighter jets will be made available to Australian aircraft museums and other historical organisations.

Norway's Kongsberg has warned that the country needs a commitment from the US government within six months to integrate a national-specific missile on the F-35.

The F-35B JSF test aircraft BF-2 made its first deck landing aboard the USS Wasp earlier this week, the first at-sea vertical landing for the Marine Corps' version of the F-35 Lightning II.

The Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter has passed a series of key tests in recent weeks as the aircraft continues to progress towards civil and military type certification.

Recently, three of the Royal Australian Air Force's oldest and most distinguished squadrons celebrated their 95th anniversaries at RAAF Base Williamtown in NSW.

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced that A39- 002 KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport completed its first flight in RAAF service with a journey around Amberley.

The Royal Australian Navy's Retention and Motivation Initiative has moved into a new phase with the award of a new contract to Raytheon Australia for three new helicopters.

The government has ordered a second diagnostic review of the MRH-90 Multi Role Helicopter Program began last week announced Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare.