Robert Dougherty
AuthorBoeing partners with Australian firm on 737 and 777 parts
November 7, 2025 0 commentThe contract is a key component of Boeing’s participation in the Australian government’s Global Supply Chain Program, which aims to enhance collaboration with local suppliers and strengthen the Australian defence industry.
Read moreSikorsky looks to hire 100 more Seahawk support staff
November 6, 2025 0 commentThe subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, which sustains and maintains the Australian Defence Force’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet, is expected to provide another 100 positions of growth by 2028, including 60 roles in maintenance.
Read more‘Unsafe, unprofessional’: Defence rebukes China over fighter incident
October 21, 2025 0 commentThe Australian government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese government following the incident involving People’s Liberation Army–Air Force aircraft on 19 October this year. The RAAF aircraft was operating within international law while conducting a maritime surveillance patrol in the South China Sea at the time.
Read moreNetworked hangar construction almost complete for RAAF Tritons
October 20, 2025 0 commentThe fit-for-purpose facilities and infrastructure to support the introduction into service of the MQ-4C Triton aircraft system is being delivered under the Department of Defence’s AIR7000 Phase 1B Project.
Read moreRAAF revives No. 12 squadron for maritime surveillance
October 17, 2025 0 commentThe squadron has been returned to service to improve Australia’s maritime surveillance capability and coincide with the arrival of Australia’s thirteenth P-8A Poseidon aircraft. A final aircraft is scheduled to arrive next year.
Read moreAustralian firm successfully carries heavy loads between multiple drones
October 14, 2025 0 commentThe milestone, using multiple drones to ferry loads up to 100kg, is envisioned to enable drones to complete missions previously limited to helicopters or large bespoke airframes.
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