Conducted from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases around the country, the exercise had a primary focus on delivering long-range maritime strikes, signifying strength in integration from a range of capabilities that make up the intricacies of the air domain.
Under the validation testing, Boeing reportedly conducted Radar Cross Section testing to provide customers with objective, repeatable data about survivability and detection risks. This information is designed to validate designs and models, supports procurement and certification, and guides tactics and countermeasure choices.
Counter-drone awareness is being integrated throughout the course delivered by Australian Army personnel to Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers in the UK, as drones are a “constant presence” on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Under the agreement announced this month, Metrea – with facilities across the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and the EU – will partner with the Department of Home Affairs and Australian Border Force (ABF) to deliver enhanced surveillance capability.
A MQ-28 aircraft reportedly made three operational flights at Point Mugu Sea Range at US Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu in California.
The Commonwealth is seeking over $2 billion in damages against 3M, the company responsible for manufacturing a firefighting repellent for defence sites known as aqueous film-forming foam that was found to contain PFAS.