Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of Australia’s multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft at its Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center in California. The flight marks a major production milestone as Northrop Grumman progresses toward delivery of Australia’s first Triton…
The Australian government has approved the acquisition of a fourth MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), and upgrades to the RAAF’s fleet of 14 P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). The estimated combined value of these decisions is over…
The Australian government and BAE Systems Australia will establish a new Aircraft Coating Facility (ACF) at the company’s Williamtown Aerospace Precinct, near Newcastle in Australia. This will see a specialised paint applied to the aircraft to ensure they are virtually…
A joint vision statement has been signed at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in England between the heads of the UK’s Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and the United States Air Force, setting out their…
Australia’s Defence Space Command moved from the Royal Australian Air Force to the Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) on 1 July as part of the Australian Government’s response to the Defence Strategic Review (DSR). Additionally, No. 1 Space Surveillance Unit (1SSU)…
By Sascha Sinclair, Systematiq. Systematiq is a veteran-owned Defence industry consulting firm providing career pathways for men and women transitioning from defence to civilian work. One of Systematiq’s capabilities is the provision of Training Systems through its highly skilled team…
The US Air Force has awarded Raytheon Missiles and Defense a US$985,348,124 contract to develop and demonstrate Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) prototypes, under a multi-year bilateral program with Australia. The award underscores the U.S. Air Force’s focus on increasing…
Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, acquired under Project AIR 7000 Ph.1B, has been rolled out at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale plant in California. The aircraft is on track for production completion in 2023 ahead of final delivery to…
A new research centre which has just opened in Port Melbourne has showcased its first fruits with a two-year partnership between RMIT University and Elbit Systems of Australia to tackle natural disasters. Gregor Ferguson Elbit Systems of Australia, or ELSA,…
Australian Defence Magazine reports the Australian government will acquire a further seven MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed fighters in a $454 million extension to Defence’s Loyal Wingman Program. Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton, said the investment will see the seven uncrewed autonomous…