New Zealand Defence Force aircraft and crew from No. 5 Squadron simulated finding and tracking submarines in the Pacific as part of Exercise Valiant Shield 26, based out of Guam.

Operational testing and evaluation flights operated by the Air Force’s No. 10 Squadron are expected provide the initial Air Force testing of the aircraft and support systems, and contribute to Defence’s real-time picture of the region, including Australia’s maritime approaches.

New research from RMIT University and the University of Bristol has explored how understanding bird adaptation to rough, turbulent air conditions may improve the application of sUAVs in human operations.

The $500 million project will see commercial vehicles, taxis, and ride-shares separate from private, family cars. Melbourne says that this will create far less congestion and traffic in one of the busiest sections of the airport.