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XTEK CEO Scott Basham was speaking in Australian Aviation’s new digital In-Focus edition, as part of our feature examining whether miniature drones are the next generation of defence aircraft.
Doug Graham, one of the business’ vice presidents, said the company has made “pretty rapid progress” despite “episodic” investment from governments.
A Defence spokesperson has clarified that despite previous government announcements suggesting otherwise, the first three Loyal Wingman aircraft developed are prototypes that are not owned by the Australian Government and will not be operated by the RAAF.
Speaking at a Coalition campaign launch in Brisbane on Sunday, Morrison stated that, if elected, the party will bolster Australia’s Loyal Wingman fleet by “a further seven aircraft”.
Local cyber company Penten has been tapped by the global defence prime to deliver advanced cyber security capabilities in support of its joint ‘system of systems’ offering for the RAAF.
The rubber-stamping of the purchase, first muted in January 2021, came alongside a commitment to spend $360 million for base upgrades at HMAS Albatross to accommodate the helicopters.
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