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Located just outside the Army’s Holsworthy Base, the 4,500-square-metre facility forms part of Lockheed Martin Australia’s integrated support contract with the Army. The warehouse stores replenishment spares, support and test equipment, and essential provisions.

Designated AT001, the helicopter will now undergo structural work, electrical wiring, major sub-assembly and mechanical installation before heading into flight testing later this year. Boeing’s factory in Mesa has already produced more than 2,800 Apache helicopters.

The test, conducted last month by Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets off the coast of California, with support from the United States Navy, confirmed that the LRASM is now ready for operational service.

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The company has announced the milestone as it employs around 250 staff in Sydney, including 200 engineers.

The contract with Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) will fund enhancements to both the aircraft and ground systems over the next decade.