Nigel Pittaway
Nigel Pittaway is the Australia correspondent for Defense News.
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In first, Australian exercise Pitch Black gets dedicated aircraft carrier
Air forces from around the world will descend on Australia’s remote Northern Territory for a combat exercise of unprecedented scale there.
Two companies to square off for Australia’s $10 billion infantry fighting vehicle program
The Australian government has narrowed the competition for the next phase of its infantry fighting vehicle program from four to two bidders.
Airbus claims $2B in savings if Australia sticks with Tiger helo amid replacement bids
Australia wants to replace its Airbus-made Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters with up to 29 proven, mature, off-the-shelf armed helos.
Northrop pitches optionally manned Firebird to monitor Australia’s coasts
Australia is seeking information for a new maritime surveillance capability.
What does Australia think of the F-35? One Air Force commander details his experience
The commander of the Royal Australian Air Force’s Air Combat Group has provided insight into his experience with the Joint Strike Fighter.
Japan pitches C-2 for New Zealand transport fleet
Kawasaki Heavy Industries will offer its C-2 transport aircraft to New Zealand for the country’s Future Air Mobility Capability program.
Northrop to deliver Triton drone to Australia in 2023, says Air Force official
Australia is acquiring the multiple intelligence gathering version of the Triton.
Boeing unveils ‘loyal wingman’ drone
The concept is designed to perform the role of a loyal wingman to manned platforms and is being developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force. A prototype is expected to fly in 2020.
Australia, Naval Group conclude sub negotiations
Australian Defence Minister Christopher Pyne confirmed that the Australian government has finally concluded negotiations for 12 large conventionally-powered attack submarines from Naval Group.
F-35 fighters arrive on Australian soil
The aircraft are the ninth and tenth jets to be delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The first eight are temporarily flying with the U.S. Air Force’s 61st Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base Arizona, as part of the international F-35 training school.
Australia makes its pick for drone fleet
The 12-16 air vehicles are expected to cost between one and two billion Australian dollars (U.S. $730 million to $1.45 billion).
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