Washington will build dedicated facilities in the NT, including a ‘squadron operations facility’ and parking areas to accommodate the aircraft.
WGCDR Burge, currently of 32 Squardon, achieved the fight flying a hugely diverse range of aircraft including a Pilatus PC-9, Caribou and the King Air B200 and B350.
Australia currently has 10 Spartans operated by No. 35 Squadron from RAAF Base Amberley, which now focuses on peacetime operations such as search and rescue and aeromedical operations.
The arrest follows the US and its allies, such as the UK, cracking down on China reaching out to former pilots.
The “DroneGun MKIII” device can make enemy drones fly back to their operator or land on the spot. It's also able to shut down any live video the aircraft is shooting.
The close air support exercise, led by RAAF’s 4 Squadron, was conducted in locations around the Hunter Region and RAAF Base Williamtown in NSW.