As part of Exercise Mobility Astra, RAAF members operated a C-130J Hercules out of RNZAF Base Woodbourne, providing crews with a new and challenging environment to train in.
The deal follows an extensive evaluation program by the ADF and marks a significant step forward in deploying operational counter-small uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities across Defence.
The agreement will see NIOA provide a range of technical components to SYPAQ’s Corvo Strike Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System platform.
The aircraft successfully demonstrated autonomous taxi, take-off, flight, landing, and response to commands from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 Ground Control Station during the two-hour flight.
Lockheed Martin Australia delivers one of the world’s most advanced and integrated military pilot training systems, built around the Pilatus PC‐21, widely regarded as the most sophisticated military training aircraft of its class.
Every flypast in every state, including times and exact locations. Aircraft in the skies include the F-35, Growler and Super Hornet, alongside classic warbirds from 100 Squadron and trainers like the PC-21 and Hawk 127.