Authored by Andrew Davies, this Policy Analysis is the third ASPI paper on the future of the Royal Australian Navy's combat helicopter capability.

As Australia's F-111 fleet retires, the contribution made by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation over the life of the platform has been recognised.

Australia's first squadron of F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jets is operational following the arrival of four new aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley.

The launch of Raytheon Joint Stand Off Weapons from the RAAF's new F/A-18E/Fs marks the first time a US ally has operationally tested a JSOW C.

NSW Minister for the Hunter Jodi McKay has met with representatives of Lockheed Martin to promote the Hunter as the primary base in Australia for the aircraft.

BAE Systems has delivered the two most recent F/A-18 Hornets under the RAAF’s Deeper Maintenance Support Contract ahead of schedule and under budget, the company said in November.

The RAAF’s Heron Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) detachment in Kandahar has celebrated the milestone of 2,500 flying hours.

The third of five KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker-Transports (MRTT) ordered by the RAAF made its maiden fight from Qantas Defence Services’ (QDS) facility at Brisbane airport in October.

Lockheed Martin has received a US$3.5 billion contract modification to manufacture 31 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters in the fourth lot of low-rate initial production.

BAE Systems has delivered the two most recent F/A-18 Hornets, under the RAAF's Deeper Maintenance Support Contract, ahead of schedule and under budget.

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have completed the first year of in-country Pilot Initial Qualification training for the C-17 Globemaster III.

Asia Pacific Aerospace has signed a contract for the Deeper Maintenance of the Army Aviation Rolls-Royce Model 250 engines, components and accessories.

EADS and Airbus have welcomed the conclusion of negotiations with the intergovernmental organisation OCCAR and the seven A400M launch customer nations.

The US Navy plans to keep 40 P-3C Orion maritime surveillance aircraft online after the fleet's scheduled shutdown due to the cancellation of the EPX program.

Defence has entered into a two-year contract with Adagold Aviation Pty Ltd for the provision of air sustainment services to the Middle East Area of Operations.

Boeing has completed production of the first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F Super Hornet that has the capability to be converted into an EA-18G ‘growler’ electronic attack aircraft.