New homes sought for veteran Huey helos

The Iroquois helicopters were the chopper of choice during the Vietnam War.

Minister for Defence Materiel, Jason Clare, released last week the Request for Offer for six of Australia's Iroquois helicopters reserved for sale to historical organisations. Premium

One C-17 please

US Congress has been notified of a possible Foreign Military Sale for one C-17 Globemaster III to the Australian Government.

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia for one C-17 GLOBEMASTER III aircraft. Premium

Top international award for RAAF's Air Mobility Control Centre

The Air Mobility Control Centres’ efforts in flood disasters, the Christchurch earthquake and Japanese earthquake and tsunami have been rewarded.

The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators presented its Grand Master's Australian Medal to the Air Mobility Control Centre for coordinating the ADF's air lift responses to a series of natural disasters in early 2011. Premium

News from Air Lift Group

A 707-338C leaves RAAF Richmond on the way to its new home after retiring in 2007.

Three ex-33SQN Boeing 707-338Cs retired by Air Force in 2007 and 2008 have departed RAAF Base Richmond with their new owners, Omega, for the US. Premium

Boeing to develop mission computer for Super Hornet and Growler

The EA-18G Growler will have its Advanced Mission Computer upgraded by Boeing after receiving a contract from the US Navy.

Boeing has received a US$48 million contract from the US Navy to collaboratively develop a new mission computer for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler. Premium

NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter complete

Eurocopter’s NH90 TTH has reached a major milestone.

The NH90 program has reached a major milestone with the declaration of compliance for the NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) variant's Final Operational Configuration. Premium

Super Hornet pedal work stays in Australia

Ferra Engineering has signed a contract with Boeing to manufacture the rudder pedal kits for Super Hornets here in Australia.

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare has congratulated Boeing for keeping work on rudder pedals for their Super Hornet fighter jets here in Australia. Premium

LM develops MH-60R variant

The MH-60R for the RAN is being developed without a dipping sonar but with increased range and a reconfigured cabin.

Lockheed Martin is developing a cheaper variant of the MH-60R naval combat helicopter ordered for the RAN without a dipping sonar but with increased range and a reconfigured cabin. Premium

Government explores FMS terms for C-27J

Could the C-27J Spartan be a replacement for the retired Caribou aircraft.

Defence has submitted what it terms a 'nonbinding/no-commitment' Letter of Request to the US Department of Defense seeking price and availability information on the C-27J Spartan light tactical airlifter. Premium

Big day out for Rhino's

20 F/A-18F Super Hornet’s flying in formation over Amberley.

The remaining four F/A-18 F Super Hornets ordered by the Australian Government, have been delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force and presented at a ceremony at Amberley. Premium

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US Triton Unmanned aircraft's first flight

The MQ-4C Triton high-altitude unmanned aircraft on it's first flight. [Photo: Northrop Grumman]
The Northrop Grumman built MQ-4C Triton high-altitude unmanned aircraft has successfully completed its first flight from the company's manufacturing facility in Palmdale.