Category: Defence

RAAF readies for operations over Syria within a week
Defence

The federal government has decided to extend into eastern Syria airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) targets carried out by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft. “This marks the next phase of Australia’s contribution to the international coalition effort to disrupt, degrade and ultimately defeat the Daesh [ISIL] death cult,” Prime

Lockheed’s “Team 21” finally confirmed as AIR 5428 winning bidder
Defence

A Lockheed Martin-led teaming will provide the RAAF’s new Pilot Training System operating 49 Pilatus PC-21 training aircaft from RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria and Pearce in Western Australia. Defence Minister Kevin Andrews made the long-anticipated announcement that the ‘Team 21’ consortium of Lockheed Martin, Pilatus and Hawker Pacific had been selected as preferred tenderer for the

Boeing Defence Australia names Ken Shaw as new managing director
Defence

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) will have a new managing director from September following the appointment of Ken Shaw to the role. Shaw replaces Kim Gillis, who was named deputy secretary of the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) within Defence in August. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member

HMAS Canberra nears initial operational capability
Defence

The Royal Australian Navy’s amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra has completed a graduated operational test and trials program, thereby achieving a key milestone on the path to initial operational capability (IOC). The program included integration of landing craft, as well as trials for the crew and ship and aviation systems, Defence stated. The S-70B-2 Seahawk,

RAAF takes part in ‘Virtual Flag’
Defence

RAAF aircrew have worked alongside international participants for an air combat exercise known as Coalition Virtual Flag 15. Hosted by the US Air Force over August 22-28, the exercise involved RAAF C-130J Hercules and E-7A Wedgetail aircrews working in real time with counterparts from the US and the UK. Defence stated that for the first

Boeing receives Poseidon contract covering first RAAF aircraft
Defence

Boeing is set to provide the first four P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and nine additional aircraft for the US Navy, having received a contract worth US$1.49 billion. The contract modification for the manufacture and delivery of full-rate production Lot II aircraft also provides for the procurement of

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