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This first flight represents the safe operation of the Boeing attack helicopters being used by Australia’s military, marking a significant milestone in the growing capabilities of the Australian Defence Force.
The contract is for handheld counter-drone systems and associated accessories, according to a statement from the company.
The aircraft accompanied Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat and the other nations in the Indo-Pacific Quad partnership for the joint exercises, which took place between 10 and 18 November in the training area around Guam and the West Pacific.
Under the new arrangement, the New Zealand Defence Force has reportedly agreed to purchase two new Airbus A321XLR aircraft from US-based Air Lease Corporation.
The 19th Dubai Airshow, held at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai from 17 to 21 November, is a crucial defence and aerospace industry event targeting markets across North Africa, the Middle East and south Asia.
In a ceremony at Torrens Parade Ground, South Australia, the Air Force marked 100 years since the squadron’s birth in 1925 and celebrated the arrival of a restored Bell UH-1 Iroquois ‘Huey’ helicopter, as well as paying respect to its veterans from the Vietnam War.
