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RAAF to assist in development of next generation jammer
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Navy to jointly develop the of the Raytheon AN/ALQ-249 next generation jammer mid-band capability (NGJ-MB).
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US approves sale of 3,900 SDB IIs for Australia F-35s
The US State Department has approved the sale of 3,900 Raytheon GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment II (SDB II) weapons to Australia for use with its Lockheed Martin F-35As.
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Australia welcomes first six PC-21s to East Sale
The Royal Australian Air Force has welcomed the first six of its eventual 49 Pilatus PC-21 basic trainers at East Sale air base in Victoria.
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US approves new systems for Australian Super Hornets
The US State Department has approved a potential electronics upgarde for Canberra's fleet of 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft.
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Canberra to upgrade E-7A mission systems
Australia's Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) fleet is to receive a mission systems upgrade.
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Australia advances G550 surveillance fleet plans
Australia is advancing with its planned acquisition of up to five Gulfstream G550s adapted for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and electronic warfare duties, with the approximately $1.3 billion deal having secured approval from the US State Department.
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US approves anti-radiation weapons for Australian Growlers
The US State Department has approved the sale of 110 anti-radiation missiles to Australia, which will arm its Boeing EA-18G Growler Aircraft.
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Boeing receives $2.2bn order for 17 P-8As
Boeing has secured a $2.2 billion contract covering 17 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft destined for the US Navy, plus export customers Australia and the UK.
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RAAF A330 MRTT fleet achieves final operational capability
The Royal Australian Air Force has achieved final operational capability for its fleet of Airbus Defence & Space A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft.
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AVALON: RAAF, Airbus look to increase MRTT capabilities
The Royal Australian Air Force and Airbus Defence & Space will launch a joint study into how to add capability to the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
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AVALON: RAAF gets to grips with C-27J
The Royal Australian Air Force is gradually increasing the capabilities of its new Alenia C-27J Spartan tactical transports, and looking at options for training crews and upgrading aircraft systems.
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AVALON: EA-18G Growler makes downunder debut
The Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft has made its air show debut in Royal Australian Air Force livery, as Canberra pitches in funds to develop the next generation jammer.
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ANALYSIS: CAE team boosts RAAF tanker training
The Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of Airbus Defence & Space A330 multirole tanker transports, which it designates as KC-30As, have emerged as one of the Asia-Pacific’s most advanced tanker capabilities.
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AVALON: RAAF chief stresses power of networked capabilities
The chief of the Royal Australian Air Force has laid down a strategy for the next ten years that emphasises networked assets and joint capabilities.
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F-35 to make Australian debut at Avalon
The Lockheed Martin F-35 will make its Asia-Pacific air show debut at Air Show Australia at Avalon in late February.
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RAAF C-27Js achieve IOC
The Royal Australian Air Force has awarded its new Alenia C-27J Spartan tactical transports with initial operating capability.
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NewsAustralian Heron UAV completes Pitch Black involvement
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) successfully deployed its Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron 1 unmanned air system during the multinational Pitch Black exercise, which ended on 19 August.
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RAAF King Airs return to service after toxin concerns
The Royal Australian Air Force will return its Beechcraft King Air fleet to service on 4 August.
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NewsPICTURE: Australia's new PC-21 takes to the skies
Pilatus is rapidly advancing with the development of the Australian Defence Force’s new PC-21 trainer, announcing on 21 July that the first aircraft has carried out its maiden flight.
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PICTURES: RAAF’s first P-8A conducts maiden flight
The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft due for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed its maiden sortie.