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Australian Defence Force personnel have begun monitoring the Chinese intelligence ship pictured as it observes Exercise Talisman Sabre, which is in full swing after its official launch on 21 July with an opening ceremony onboard HMAS Canberra.
The new aircraft are expected to arrive from late 2027 and will continue to be operated by No. 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond in NSW.
The 10th edition of the 14-day ‘war game’ is primarily intended to improve interoperability between the Australian and US militaries, and this year will be held primarily in Queensland.
Repainting is the final step of the P-8A and E-7A’s deeper maintenance services performed by Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) around every 72 months and involves stripping the aircraft back to bare metal, inspecting and repairing for corrosion, defects and dents, and painting and applying decals.
The ASX-listed company announced that it has received a contract from a United States government agency for equipment and services. The contract payment is scheduled for receipt before the end of 2023.
According to the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU), the C-130 Hercules maintenance workers were recently offered a larger rise and back pay by Airbus Australia Pacific in exchange for giving up their boots and first aid allowances.
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