All Royal Australian Air Force articles – Page 5
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DUBAI: RAAF still seeking armed, long-range UAV
Australia still hopes to acquire an armed, long-range unmanned air vehicle in a similar class to the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper, but moving forward with a “recommended project” depends on outcome of a pending force structure review.
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PICTURES: RAAF KC-30A refuels F-35A for first time
In a first for the Royal Australian Air Force, an Airbus Defence & Space KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft has conducted refuelling contacts with a Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter.
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Lockheed preferred bidder for Australia trainer deal
Australia’s Department of Defence (DoD) has selected a Lockheed Martin-led consortium as the preferred bidder for the country's basic military flight training requirement.
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US Navy orders 13 P-8As, with four for Australia
Boeing has secured a $1.49 billion contract from the US Navy for 13 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, including the first examples for Australia.
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Triton UAV to undergo USN operational assessment in September
The US Navy is to begin an operational assessment of the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle in September, ultimately paving the way for the start of low rate initial production of the type.
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Australia receives seventh C-17
Australia has taken delivery of its seventh Boeing C-17A strategic transport.
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Qantas to return two CIT A330s by end-2015 for MRTT conversion
Qantas Airways will return two Airbus A330-200 aircraft to CIT Aerospace by the end of the year, pending their conversion to multi-role tanker transports (MRTT) for the Royal Australian Air Force.
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RAAF orders two additional KC-30A tankers
The Royal Australian Air Force will obtain an additional pair of Airbus Defence and Space KC-30A multi-role tanker transports (MRTT).
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PICTURES: First RAAF C-27J arrives in Australia
The first of ten Alenia C-27J tactical transports for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has arrived in country.
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PICTURES: RAAF F-18s slam IS militants
Australia says it has deployed over 400 precision weapons in combat operations against Islamic State (IS) militants in support of the Iraqi military.
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RAAF KC-30A uses boom to refuel Wedgetail
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has conducted trial refuelings using the boom of a Airbus Military KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
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RAAF’s E-7A Wedgetails achieve FOC
Canberra’s six Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft have achieved final operational capability (FOC).
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US clears $1.5b support deal for RAAF Super Hornets, Growlers
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has granted approval for a $1.5 billion sustainment package related to Australia’s 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets and future fleet of 12 EA-18G Growlers.
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APKWS hits 10-for-10 in rocket tests from Australian Tiger
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has conducted live firing tests of the BAE Systems Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) on board its Airbus Helicopters Tiger rotorcraft.
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Australia confirms order for two additional C-17s
The Royal Australian Air Force has confirmed that will acquire two additional Boeing C-17 strategic airlifters, which will bring its fleet of the type to eight.
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RAAF’s first F-35A pilot takes to the skies
The Royal Australian Air Force’s first pilot of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has completed his first flight.
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Australia gears up for A330 MRTT boom capability
Australia has removed the Airbus Military A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) from its ‘Projects of Concern’ list following remediation work related to the type’s aerial refuelling boom.
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Australia ups interest in Norway's Joint Strike Missile
The Australian and Norwegian defence ministries have strengthened their relationship on the latter’s in-development Kongsberg Joint Strike Missile, boosting the chances of Canberra acquiring the weapon for its future fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35s.
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Thales to develop Australia’s OneSky ATM system
Thales Australia has been confirmed as the winner of tender to develop a single air traffic management system that will unify the separate systems used by the Royal Australian Air Force and Airservices Australia.
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AVALON: RAAF A330 MRTT makes strong combat debut
As a Royal Australian Air Force Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) continues to support operations against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, the service is placing a major emphasis on getting the type's long-delayed boom refuelling capability on-line.