16 Dec 2016

First CH-47F Chinook maintenance training system established in Oakey

The Army Aviation Training Centre in Oakey, Queensland is establishing itself as a CH-47F maintenance training centre of excellence following the deli...

14 Dec 2016

Prime links virtual training simulators across the globe

Northrop Grumman Australia has successfully linked two Royal Australian Air Force simulators with a Northrop Grumman test lab in the US. ...

7 Dec 2016

Resource company cracks Defence supply chain

Resources and mining company, Fibre Tech Solutions, has paved a new way into the Defence supply chain. ...

6 Dec 2016

RAAF Hercules fly out for Operation Christmas Drop

Australia, the US and Japan have joined forces again in Guam for the humanitarian mission – Operation Christmas Drop. ...

Final 6 helicopters delivered for ADF Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS)

28 Nov 2016

Final 6 helicopters delivered for ADF HATS

Airbus Helicopters has achieved factory acceptance of the last six of the EC135 T2+ for the helicopter aircrew training system (HATS) for the Australi...

27 Sep 2016

Four year extension to Seahawk support contract

BAE Systems has been awarded a four-year extension to the Seahawk support contract, securing work for the team at Nowra until December 2020. ...

20 Aug 2016

RAAF refuels American fighter

The operational capability of the Royal Australian Air Force’s KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft fleet has taken another important...

29 Jul 2016

Navy receives final MH-60R Seahawk helicopter

All 24 next generation multi-role combat MH-60R’s have been delivered from Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin, completing an estimated $3 billion deal. ...

13 Jul 2016

NAVANTIA signs platform design services contract

On 13th July in Sydney, Navantia signed a new contract with the Capabilty and Sustainment Group (CASG), for platform design services, which means a st...

9 Sep 2015

Chinooks arrive early

One of the most relied upon workhorses of the Australian Defence Force, the CH-47 Chinook has been upgraded by Boeing and arrived three weeks earlier ...

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