Liam Garman

The contract with Marand is the latest purchase order between the two longstanding partners and will be delivered from the company’s Bankstown facility.

As part of the agreement, signed off by the US, the country will also procure a tailored sustainment solution, information technology and software support, as well as a training program.

It is hoped that the exercise will enhance force integration and readiness between the two countries when it takes place from 7 to 18 November.

The agreement between the two companies will see RUAG Australia become a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) authorised service centre for the Asia Pacific Wheels and Brakes program for the F-35.

Dassault Systèmes has joined Amphibian Aerospace Industries in its mission to develop an updated model of the iconic Albatross G-111T aircraft.

The B-21 is expected to be the world’s most advanced, cost-effective long-range strike capability, writes Liam Garman, editor of Australian Aviation’s sister title Defence Connect.