A new category within the instructor course allowed the P-8A to be integrated into the event, which traditionally features more attack-minded aircraft.
While hypersonic tech — defined as flying at least five times the speed of sound — is nothing new, countries are currently in an arms race to develop the next generation of missiles that are so manoeuvrable in mid-air they can’t be intercepted or detected.
The outgoing Hupfeld transferred command of the RAAF to his replacement, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, at a ceremony in Canberra.
Northrop Grumman and Raytheon are currently working on a Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) system, which is designed to destroy missiles when they are in their ‘glide’ phase.
Air Vice-Marshal Robert Chipman will be promoted to Air Marshal and replace the outgoing head of the RAAF, Mel Hupfeld, when he steps down next month.
The Australian on Tuesday said the ex-Prime Minister invited electorate officers, administrative staff and members of his police protective team.