The builder and skipper of the refugee boat was speaking as many of the 99 stranded men and women met their rescuers at an event held at the HARS Aviation Museum on 20 June.
The unique collaboration between the RAAF and the government agency responsible for providing tech support to Defence has led to the creation of a new device to detect drone threats.
Around 30 RAAF aircraft, including F-35 Lightning II and F/A-18A/B Hornet fighter jets, are set to be deployed for Exercise Rogue Ambush in the Northern Territory over the next three weeks. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username
The fleet, flown by 808 Squadron, has been grounded after an issue was discovered relating to the “application of the helicopter’s maintenance policy” in the aircraft’s IT support system.
Exercise Sea Explorer was a major defence exercise that saw 1800 ADF personnel practise amphibious operations during the day and night.
The inaugural RSAF sustainment contract is expected to support local jobs growth, with 64 additional maintenance positions expected to be onboarded.