Jindalee Construction Approved: Cabinet in late December finally approved the construction of the Australian developed Jindalee over-the-horizon radar (OTHR) network in northern Australia. The project cost of Jindalee – which was successfully tested against USAF B-1B Lancer bombers during the July ’90 Pitch Black operations – has been set at $970m which in addition to

Dasa/Atr Mou to Curb Competition: Deutsche Aerospace (DASA), Aerospatiale and Aeritalia (the ATR consortium) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to prohibit direct competition between the two parties in future civil aircraft projects. The agreement will mean that DASA, which is responsible for the 19 seat Dornier 228 and 30 seat 328, will not

Gulf War a Showcase of 21st Century Weaponry: The air campaign in support of Desert Storm has correctly been referred to as a showcase of the new generation of precision guided munitions, electronic surveillance (C3) and wide spectrum electronic warfare. Most notable first use weapons have been the impressive performance put up by the Tomahawk

Turbulence Ahead! What a difference a year makes. It’s hard to believe now that it was just a year ago that we all watched with awe the crumbling of the last bulwarks of Eastern European Communism and what appeared to be a massive swing towards a more secure and peaceful world order. This content is