Robert Dougherty

Under the validation testing, Boeing reportedly conducted Radar Cross Section testing to provide customers with objective, repeatable data about survivability and detection risks. This information is designed to validate designs and models, supports procurement and certification, and guides tactics and countermeasure choices.

Under the agreement announced this month, Metrea – with facilities across the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and the EU – will partner with the Department of Home Affairs and Australian Border Force (ABF) to deliver enhanced surveillance capability.

A MQ-28 aircraft reportedly made three operational flights at Point Mugu Sea Range at US Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu in California.

Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell DSC, CSC, OAM, said the arrival of the final P‑8A Poseidon aircraft demonstrates Air Force’s commitment to delivering on the National Defence Strategy.

Following its departure from STS Aviation Services at Birmingham Airport, the Wedgetail with the registration number “WT001” has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth.

The first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, the facility will become a regional hub for the maintenance and sustainment of aircraft for the Australian Defence Force.