Robert Dougherty
AuthorWA company to 3D-print aircraft propulsion systems for Defence
December 9, 2024 0 commentAurora Labs, engaged in a $319,000 contract by the Australian Department of Defence, will build on the ongoing development of A3D’s existing micro gas turbines and support defence operations utilising unmanned aerial systems platforms.
Read moreRAAF rolls out mobile arrestor systems for jet aircraft
December 3, 2024 0 commentThe RAAF recently conducted landings with its EA-18G Growler fighter jet aircraft using a Mobile Aircraft Arrestor System to demonstrate its capabilities at Base Amberley.
Read moreRAAF deploys Poseidons to South China Sea in Operation Gateway
November 29, 2024 0 commentOperation Gateway, Australia’s longest running Defence operation, deploys a number of RAAF P-8A aircraft to Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth each year.
Read moreElon Musk rubbishes F-35 as ‘obsolete’ in drone age
November 26, 2024 0 commentMusk, who was recently announced as co-head of the new Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, made the comments against the F-35 programme on social media platform, X (Twitter).
Read moreUS aerospace firm Sierra Nevada launches in Australia
November 25, 2024 0 commentSNC specialises in aircraft modernisation and integration, electronic warfare technologies, and innovative software solutions that enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems.
Read moreRAAF tankers to refuel Indian aircraft under new defence deal
November 22, 2024 0 commentUnder the arrangement, the RAAF’s air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft.
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