Robert Dougherty

Senator Malcolm Roberts made the comments, reportedly backed by requested Freedom of Information documents, during a recent Senate committee hearing, alleging that the RAAF had co-ordinated a scheme to delay start dates for ex-RAAF pilots transitioning to civilian airlines.

Delivered under the $355.7 million Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Facilities Project, the facilities at RAAF Base Tindal will serve as the home of the Royal Australian Air Force’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft.

The first of four aircraft arrived at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia late last week and is expected to act as an airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft. Operated by Number 10 Squadron, the MC-55A Peregrine will be based at RAAF Edinburgh.

The aircraft, a modified Gulfstream G550, reportedly arrived at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia on 22 January this year, according to enthusiasts covering the arrival, after travelling from an L3Harris facility in Greenville, South Carolina.

Defence simulation technology provider Applied Virtual Simulation has introduced a compact, mobile and high-fidelity Apache AH-64 Tactical Trainer.

Two retired US Air Force F-15 Eagle twin-engine all-weather fighter jets have been given a new role supporting the development of supersonic flight research at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration.