Staff reporter

The development of the country’s next-generation ‘loyal wingman’ airpower teaming system with the Royal Australian Air Force is another step closer with two major milestones achieved.

Leidos Australia has confirmed it has added the Aeronautics Ltd to its bid for the replacement of the Australian Army’s Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) through Project Land 129 Phase 3.

The Royal Australian Air Force and Australia’s defence industry have come together to celebrate a decade of operating the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler platforms.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has unveiled a new series of exemptions to the industry as it battles the coronavirus crisis.

Babcock Australasia Onshore Aviation is preparing for another year of growth as the business marks 30 years of operations in Australia. A key government contractor, the business is part of Babcock International Group, which operates the world’s largest helicopter fleet, supporting emergency medical services, search and rescue missions, surveillance, marine pilot and offshore passenger transport

The Army, RAAF and Queensland schools have collaborated to deliver 2,000 old textbooks to Papua New Guinea.