Robert Dougherty

The systems will be located at five Defence sites as part of a nationwide Defence Renewable Energy and Energy Security Program, according to a public announcement on 7 May.

Australian drone manufacturer Carbonix has announced its expansion into the US market under an operating partnership with New Hampshire aviation consultant ArgenTech Solutions.

Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite has officially launched an Australian-made counter-drone, the “Slinger” 30mm cannon.

It’s hoped the innovation – also created by the Belgium-headquartered ILIAS Solutions – will provide maintainers with access to past, present and future information on the fleet’s readiness.

RAAF KC-30A multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft were able to use an advanced refuelling boom to connect with the F-15s in flight during day and night over Japan between 29 March and 26 April.

1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) will reduce from 11 weeks to nine, while RAAF Officer Training School will go down from 17 to 12 weeks.