Robert Dougherty
AuthorMQ-28 Ghost Bat to display at Farnborough for the first time
July 14, 2026 0 commentBoeing announced that the MQ-28 Ghost Bat will make its Farnborough debut in the UK from 20 to 24 July, alongside static displays such as a CH-47 Chinook, a T-7 flight simulator, and a full-size 777X cabin section.
Read moreNew facility to manufacture AI drone sensors in Qld
July 13, 2026 0 commentThe new Arkeus defence technology facility is expected to build AI-powered sensing systems that serve as the eyes and brains of autonomous platforms for Australian and allied defence customers. It will increase Arkeus’ manufacturing capability by 20 times.
Read moreA whole new world: ‘Aladdin’ delivery drone deployed from C-130
July 9, 2026 0 commentThe Jericho Disruptive Innovations annual flight test exercise occurred during Exercise Jericho Dawn 26-1 last month with rapid capability demonstrations in a field environment.
Read moreAustralia could house global F-35 maintenance hub
July 8, 2026 0 commentThe new Lockheed Martin Air Power Precinct in the Hunter is designed to provide critical sustainment capabilities for Australia’s F-35 fleet and support regional sustainment arrangements for other F-35 operators, including a dedicated canopy repair capability.
Read moreRNZAF sinks test ship with first Harpoon launch from Poseidon
July 7, 2026 0 commentDuring the launch, two Australian-supplied AGM-84 Harpoon guided missiles were successfully fired by No. 5 Squadron and struck the decommissioned target ship, USS Juneau, in the Philippine Sea on 27 June this year.
Read moreFormer Roulettes Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft up for high-flying sale in NSW
July 2, 2026 0 commentThe high-performance single-engine, two-seater turboprop has been put up for sale by California aircraft seller Platinum Fighter Sales but is registered in Australia as VH-YMK and is being sold out of NSW.
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