Abigroup to construct JSF facilities

Construction firm Abigroup has won a contract which involves a combination of new and refurbished facilities on defence sites around the country.

Australian construction company, Abigroup has won a national Defence contract to prepare RAAF airbases around Australia to receive the air force's next generation of fighter jets. Premium

Defence launches Industry Support Program for JSF

Australian companies are heavily involved in the JSF Program.

The Department of Defence has launched the New Air Combat Capability Industry Support Program providing $8.2 million to support Australian industry and research organisations involved in the JSF Program. Premium

JSF better value than Super Hornet?

Lockheed Martin claim JSF is a bargain compared to competitor’s product and capability.

Lockheed Martin's JSF program manager told media correspondents that the current fly-away price of the first 14 Australian aircraft would average out at $65 million. Premium

BAE completes F-35 component production readiness review

The PRR is an important step for South Australia becoming a key supplier in the JSF Program’s global supply chain.

BAE Systems has completed a successful Production Readiness Review for manufacturing critical airframe components for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program. Premium

Harris signs agreement with TAE for JSF Enclosures

Harris Corporation has signed a long term agreement with TAE for the manufacture and supply of advanced liquid cooled electronics enclosures for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Premium

BAE takes next step on Strike Fighter journey

BAE Systems has completed a successful Production Readiness Review for manufacturing critical airframe components for the F35 Joint Strike Fighter Program. Premium

F-35 termination - a big 'what if'

US Senator and former Presidential candidate, John McCain has concerns over the cost of the F-35.

Senator John McCain has written to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta regarding the Armed Service Committee's concerns over the reallocation of US$264 million to pay for cost growth on the first three F-35s. Premium

News Review: LM Delivers first F-35 Full Mission Simulator to Eglin AFB | ADM June 2011

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first F-35 Lightning II Full Mission Simulator (FMS) system to Eglin Air Force Base’s 33rd Fighter Wing. Premium

News Review: Netherlands buys 2nd F-35 test aircraft | ADM June 2011

The Dutch Parliament has approved the purchase of a second Joint Strike fighter test aircraft, just days after the nation’s Cabinet announced a one billion euro cut in the defence budget. Premium

News Review: First USAF production F-35 Lightning II delivered | ADM June 2011

The US Air Force has taken delivery of the first of a planned 1,763 production-model Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters. 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.