Chemring Australia’s deal will create skilled manufacturing jobs, and benefit local businesses supplying raw materials, testing and transportation.

The New Zealand government is to underwrite cargo routes to the UK, Europe, the US and Hong Kong in a bid to kickstart imports and exports.

Three experienced pilots died in a Cessna 441 crash because they were flying too low while attempting an engine failure training exercise, an ATSB investigation has concluded.

The Royal Australian Air Force’s highly advanced airborne early warning and control capability, the E-7A Wedgetail, is now celebrating 10 years since its introduction into RAAF service.