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Missiles not included: MQ-28A Ghost Bat will not carry weapons

July 25 2024
In a surprise change of plans, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat drone will not carry weapons, instead being shifted to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissan...
Exercise Pitch Black to resume ‘pretty quickly’ after Italian Air Force crash
The Australian government has confirmed that Exercise Pitch Black will be “up and running pretty quickly” following the crash of an Italian Air Force fighter jet...
July 25 2024
Exercise Pitch Black halted due to military aircraft crash
Flight operations have been suspended at Exercise Pitch Black following the crash of an international military aircraft in the Northern Territory.
July 24 2024
C-130J Super Hercules fleet passes 3m flight hours milestone
The international C-130J Super Hercules fleet has officially surpassed 3 million flight hours, according to a recent statement from Lockheed Martin.
July 23 2024
New concept model unveiled for next-generation GCAP aircraft
Global Combat Air Programme partners have unveiled a new concept model of next-generation combat aircraft.
July 22 2024
Czech Republic lines up possible foreign military sale for 200 Hellfire missiles
The US State Department has approved a possible US$138.26 million foreign military sale for Hellfire missiles and weapon systems to the government of Czech Republic.
July 19 2024
Risky manoeuvre led to fatal ex-fighter jet crash, says ATSB
The risky mid-air manoeuvre that led to a fatal collision between two ex-fighter jets was not discussed beforehand, a damning ATSB report has revealed.
July 19 2024
US unveils new F-15EX Eagle II fighters in Air National Guard ceremony
The US Air Force has unveiled two new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets in a ceremony at Portland Air National Guard Base in the US.
July 17 2024
RAAF’s first 737 MAX 8 touches down on home soil
The first of the RAAF’s new Boeing 737 MAX 8 BBJ aircraft has touched down in Australia.
July 15 2024
F-16 almost ready for take-off in Ukraine
NATO partner nations have confirmed the transfer of F-16 fighter jets is currently underway to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
July 12 2024