Robert Dougherty

Defence prime BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver high-performance electronic warfare systems for F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, designed to give them unmatched situational awareness and self-protection on the battlefield.

Toll Uncrewed Systems head Wayne Condon confirmed the arrival of the aircraft in September under a key milestone for the company and partner Shield AI.

Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia and New Zealand Vasyl Myroshnychenko confirmed to Australian Aviation sister brand Defence Connect that Ukraine had withdrawn its request for the Tiger helicopters earlier this year.

Boeing said the fighter will revolutionise advancements in open mission systems architecture, advanced mission systems and operational reach and capacity. F/A-XX is intended to replace the service’s fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornets, according to Boeing in an investor statement released earlier today.

Concerns have been raised regarding the parts, reportedly including a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door, now being held in the possession of the People’s Republic of China, the main pacing rival for the United States.

Operating from RAAF Bases Tindal and Edinburgh and supported by Northrop Grumman Australia, the MQ-4C Triton fleet is now contributing to Australia’s long-range surveillance capability.