Staff reporter

Hundreds of heavy-duty composite mats, sourced under Babcock’s ADF Ground Support Equipment contract, will be included in the upcoming shipment. This follows a successful trial conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force in 2024.

The agreement strengthens the collaborative efforts of two of the nation’s key defence players in what has been billed as one of Australia’s most significant aviation programs.

Over the next two weeks, ADF sailors, soldiers and aviators will work alongside military forces from Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the UK to undertake scenarios focused on the defence of Malaysia and Singapore, across multiple domains.

Election 2025 will bring together leading policymakers, national security experts and thought leaders who will analyse our defence and national security capabilities.

Royal Australian Air Force head of air force capability, Air Vice-Marshal Nicholas Hogan has confirmed that RAAF personnel met to discuss the Global Combat Air Program and requested more information during the Avalon Australian International Airshow.

Dr Ulpia-Elena Botezatu is the chair of the influential Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, which aims to foster collaboration between nations and consider legal issues arising from space exploration.