The deal with CEA Technologies forms part of the federal government’s $2.7 billion Joint Air Battle Management System project, intended to improve Australia’s ability to defend itself against aerial attacks.
It’s thought any breakthroughs will improve the crucial data provided to ADF personnel, including the RAAF.
Guests included former Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett; local Indigenous Elder Uncle Sonny Simms and Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley.
The F/A-18 Classic Hornet was "brilliant fun" to fly, according to Wing Commander Tim Ireland, Commanding Officer of No. 77 Squadron, who spent over 15 years of his RAAF career flying the fighter.
RAAF Base Edinburgh welcomed a furry visitor last month, when golden retriever puppy Roman, a guide dog trainee Roman, attended the Air Warfare Centre.
The iconic stealth aircraft, from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), are visiting as part of an initiative to improve interoperability between the US Air Force and the RAAF.