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The statement highlighted the growing importance of space to modern military operations, underpinning communications, navigation, intelligence, surveillance and command and control.
The C-17A Globemaster III departed RAAF Base Amberley on Tuesday, carrying humanitarian aid to the mountainous nation which was recently struck by devastating flooding and mudslides.
The project is investigating how low-cost optical sensor networks can detect and track drones, and aims to reduce potential aerial threats to Australia’s Defence personnel, infrastructure and critical assets.
The initiative, which aligns with the 2026 National Defence Strategy to “enhance energy security and operational readiness”, has seen all ADF aviation and land assets certified to operate on low-carbon fuels, with certification of maritime platforms “nearing completion”.
The partnership builds on AAE’s existing relationship with Lockheed Martin Australia and Sikorsky Australia, for which the company already provides aerospace spare parts and material support to Seahawk sustainment operations at Nowra.
The investment is being made under the $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund. US-based Landlocked Aviation’s new facility is expected to create more than 750 new jobs in operation and construction in the Toowoomba region, with completion due in early 2028.
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