Air

MQ-28 Ghost Bat participates in Exercise Valiant Shield, first CCA used in major operation
July 10 2026
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft has been used as part of Exercise Valiant Shield. The inclusion of Ghost Bat in the multinational exercise...
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JabX uncrewed aircraft completes milestone long-haul flight from Brisbane to South Australia
July 09 2026
The Australian Defence Force’s JabX uncrewed aerial system prototype has reportedly completed a milestone long-haul flight from Brisbane to South Australia under the Camel...
Aladdin air-launched delivery drone successfully deployed from C-130 aircraft
July 09 2026
The Australian Defence Force has completed the successful launch of an Aladdin air-launched delivery drone from a C-130 Hercules aircraft in a milestone for military drone...
Thales announces new search, hoist and landing light for helicopter missions
July 08 2026
Defence prime Thales has announced a new search and landing light designed to maximise visibility in critical helicopter missions. The compact flush-mounted search and...
MAKO secures capital funding for Flightfilm drag-reducing adhesive aviation film
July 07 2026
Australian aerospace technology company MAKO has closed out a $28 million Series A round to scale production of a drag-reducing, sharkskin-inspired adhesive film for aviation...
Carbonix drones granted milestone approval, certifying future operations
July 06 2026
Carbonix has reached a major milestone, becoming the first Australian company to achieve an official safety integrity certification for a drone.
Speed at the centre of new Boresight drone system
July 06 2026
Boresight has announced the release of a new target drone, designed specifically for speed and greater endurance.
Lockheed Martin breaks ground on $85.9m Hunter region Air Power Precinct
July 03 2026
Lockheed Martin Australia has officially broken ground on a new $85.9 million Air Power Precinct at Williamtown in the Hunter region, marking the milestone with a sod-turning...
NZDF celebrates first Harpoon missile launch from P-8A Poseidon aircraft
July 02 2026
The New Zealand Defence Force has announced its first Harpoon missile launch from a P-8A Poseidon aircraft during Exercise Valiant Shield.
Royal New Zealand Air Force deploys P-8A Poseidon aircraft for submarine-hunting exercise
July 01 2026
Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft have recently been deployed on submarine-hunting operations in the Pacific.