15 Feb 2013

While two major events during 2012 have helped shape the future of Australia’s air combat capability, further decisions to be taken during the course of 2013 will provide more direction. Premium

07 Jan 2013

Introducing the RAAF’s Growler electronic attack capability into service involves careful juggling on the part of Air Force to ensure the continuing viability of the air combat force. Premium

07 Jan 2013

Model-Based Design continues to grow within the aerospace and defence industries. This article examines the reasons behind that growth and explores future trends in its adoption. Particular focus is given to its use in the development of certified systems and on large multi-organisation programs. Premium

07 Jan 2013

Many, many years ago, then-Premier of Queensland Peter Beattie saw an opportunity to help grow the future of aerospace in Australia, with a focus in Queensland. And he knew the best way to do this was to engage the young people, to excite their minds, and to let them take us where we need to go. Premium

12 Nov 2012

The Royal Australian Air Force’s biennial Pitch Black exercise played out over the Northern Territory in August, involving between 80-100 fast jets and supporting aircraft and 2,200 personnel from six countries. Premium

29 Oct 2012

Australian Army Aviation faces significant challenges over the next few years, as it copes with the introduction of two complex helicopter types, maintains operational deployments on rotation in Afghanistan and Timor Leste and prepares to operate off the new LHDs. Premium

26 Sep 2012

In December this year the RAAF will retire the last of its C-130H Hercules airlifters after 34 years of continuous service, including many deployments to the Middle East and participation in humanitarian relief operations around the globe. Premium

26 Sep 2012

Lovitt Technologies Australia handed over the first Australian-made components for the first Australian F-35A Joint Strike Fighter (AU-1) in Melbourne on August 24th. Premium

25 Sep 2012

The Government had decided to acquire the Growler electronic warfare system for the Super Hornet, at a cost of around $1.5 billion, Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced. In acquiring this capability, Australia will be the only country in the world, other than the US, operating Growler aircraft. Premium

09 Aug 2012

With the US Navy MH-60R ‘Romeo’ acquisition program significantly ahead of schedule, the way ahead is clear for the Royal Australian Navy to accept the first two aircraft early in 2014. Perhaps even more significantly, the 24th, and last, Romeo will be delivered to Australia in mid 2016, over two years ahead of the original Air 9000 Phase 8 schedule. Premium