Category: Defence

The Boeing KC-46 Tanker program successfully completed its Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) with the USAF on August 24. The IBR was attended by senior USAF program officials, and validated the program’s technical scope and set milestones for the design and development phase. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member

BAE Systems has submitted a bid to the Japanese government offering the Eurofighter Typhoon for the F-X requirement to replace Japan’s fleet of about 90 F-4EJ and RF-4EJs in the air defence role. Led by BAE Systems, the bid is supported by the UK government, the Eurofighter consortium, and the Sumitomo Corporation. This content is

The two US bidders for Japan’s F-X fighter competition to replace that country’s fleet of about 90 F-4EJ and RF-4EJ fighters have delivered their proposals. Boeing and the US Navy have submitted their joint proposal for the F/A-18E Block II Super Hornet to meet the requirement, while Lockheed Martin has teamed with the US Air

The federal parliament’s Public Works Committee (PWC) is conducting inquiries into the redevelopment of HMAS Albatross in NSW, and RAAF East Sale in Victoria. Both bases are due to receive extensive redevelopments to support the introduction and service of new capabilities in the next decade. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login