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The contract has an initial value of $19.3 million, with an additional $5.6 million in options of the end user over a five-year period, according to a statement published on 2 June, and is for the supply of mobile and fixed site counter-drone solutions, comprising hardware, subscriptions, warranties and services.
The activity saw the two aircraft fly from air bases in Japan, sharing information through the tactical battlefield network as they would on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The “comprehensive upgrades to the runway, taxiways and aprons” will be funded by $14.7 million from the Commonwealth, $14 million from the WA Government and about $12.9 million from the City of Albany, and will support passenger flights as well as FIFO and future firefighting operations.
Innovaero says Vince Di Pietro brings 43 years of defence experience to the Board, along with valuable commercial experience as Chief Executive of Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand.
Under the new system, eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer members on international Jetstar 787 flights will be able to combine Qantas Points and cash to bid for business class seats. It comes as Jetstar continues to refurbish its 787-8 fleet.
Australian Aviation is proud to reveal that 225 finalists have been selected from more than 300 submissions for the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026. Now in its eighth year, the program remains the benchmark for excellence across the nation’s defence sector, recognising the people and businesses driving Australia’s strategic edge.
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