Though previous launches were undertaken under restrictions of civilian launch, the company has confirmed that the new approval will enable it to test, integrate and refine the guidance systems to a higher standard.
WGCDR Burge, currently of 32 Squardon, achieved the fight flying a hugely diverse range of aircraft including a Pilatus PC-9, Caribou and the King Air B200 and B350.
The prime is competing against rival Northrop Grumman in its bid for the Commonwealth government’s $2.7 billion AIR6500 project. The two have already seen off Boeing and Raytheon in the first phase of the evaluation process, with a final decision due late next year.
The newly-acquired company currently owns and operates a fleet of special mission 30 & 60 series Learjet and Kingairs, providing support services to Defence.
Four Royal Australian Air Force PC-21 aircraft and two JTAC instructors are set to fly across the Tasman to take part in Exercise Raven Kahu — a combined training exercise with the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Former Chief of Air Force, and later Chief of Defence Force, retired Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston, will lead the largest review of the Australian military in over three decades.
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