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Australia continues to pursue coalition refueling trials. What works — and doesn’t — so far?

Australia’s efforts to certify the KC-30A with foreign receivers began in 2015.

Australian Navy gets more out of the Seahawk helicopter than originally planned

The Royal Australian Navy has managed to integrate the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter with a range of vessels that were not included in the original plans when Australia decided to acquire the type.

Aircraft head Down Under for the Avalon Airshow: gallery

Take to the sky with the fighter jets and warbirds that took part in this year's Avalon Airshow in Australia.

Malaysian pilot details A400M missions, midair refueling experience

Malaysia started air-to-air refueling trials for the A400M in May 2018, using F/A-18D Hornets, Su-30MKM fighters and Hawk trainer/light-attack jets as receivers.

Singapore moves to buy four F-35s, possibly eight more afterward

Singapore's defense minister says the country wants the Joint Strike Fighter, but what variant is the island nation seeking?

Malaysian pilot details A400M missions, midair refueling experience

Malaysia started air-to-air refueling trials for the A400M in May 2018, using F/A-18D Hornets, Su-30MKM fighters and Hawk trainer/light-attack jets as receivers.

By Mike Yeo

Singapore moves to buy four F-35s, possibly eight more afterward

Singapore's defense minister says the country wants the Joint Strike Fighter, but what variant is the island nation seeking?

By Mike Yeo

Northrop pitches optionally manned Firebird to monitor Australia’s coasts

Australia is seeking information for a new maritime surveillance capability.

By Nigel Pittaway

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.

By Nigel Pittaway

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.

By Nigel Pittaway

Northrop to deliver Triton drone to Australia in 2023, says Air Force official

Australia is acquiring the multiple intelligence gathering version of the Triton.

By Nigel Pittaway

Australia bolsters capabilities, training opportunities for its P-8A aircraft

Australia has 12 P-8As on order, and an order for three more aircraft currently subject to an acquisition approval process.

By Mike Yeo

Australia changes how it will buy drones for shipborne operations. How is industry reacting?

This change in procurement strategy appears to reduce the burden of risk on the Royal Australian Navy and lessen concerns about operating outdated technology by the time the platform enters service.

By Mike Yeo

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.

By Nigel Pittaway

Bell out to win Australia’s bid for special ops helicopters

The company responded to a request for information issued by the Australian Army, offering the Bell 407 or Bell 429 helicopters with local partner Hawker-Pacific.

By Mike Yeo

Boeing pushes T-X trainer, complementary simulators at Australian air show

Boeing is promoting its T-X advanced trainer and its associated training system at the Avalon Airshow in Australia, positioning itself for a possible opportunity there.

By Mike Yeo

Australia’s C-130J Super Hercules airlifters to get SATCOM upgrade

Australia is undertaking a series of upgrades to the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules airlifter, improving connectivity, fuel payload and surveillance capabilities with the addition of new equipment.

By Mike Yeo

Simulation manufacturer expands its footprint in support of Australian Seahawk operations

The Canadian-based firm CAE is due to deliver an aircraft flight control system trainer to Australia's Navy, completing its suite of nine training devices to support the country’s MH-60R training program.

By Mike Yeo

Australia formulates its path to military modernization and industrial growth

One of the United States’ most steadfast allies is in the process of recapitalizing its own air power capabilities.

By Mike Yeo

Avalon

Australia’s efforts to certify the KC-30A with foreign receivers began in 2015.

The Royal Australian Navy has managed to integrate the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter with a range of vessels that were not included in the original plans when Australia decided to acquire the type.

Take to the sky with the fighter jets and warbirds that took part in this year's Avalon Airshow in Australia.

Malaysia started air-to-air refueling trials for the A400M in May 2018, using F/A-18D Hornets, Su-30MKM fighters and Hawk trainer/light-attack jets as receivers.

Singapore's defense minister says the country wants the Joint Strike Fighter, but what variant is the island nation seeking?

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Malaysia started air-to-air refueling trials for the A400M in May 2018, using F/A-18D Hornets, Su-30MKM fighters and Hawk trainer/light-attack jets as receivers.

Singapore's defense minister says the country wants the Joint Strike Fighter, but what variant is the island nation seeking?

Australia is seeking information for a new maritime surveillance capability.

The commander of the Royal Australian Air Force’s Air Combat Group has provided insight into his experience with the Joint Strike Fighter.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries will offer its C-2 transport aircraft to New Zealand for the country’s Future Air Mobility Capability program.

Australia is acquiring the multiple intelligence gathering version of the Triton.

Australia has 12 P-8As on order, and an order for three more aircraft currently subject to an acquisition approval process.

This change in procurement strategy appears to reduce the burden of risk on the Royal Australian Navy and lessen concerns about operating outdated technology by the time the platform enters service.

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.

The company responded to a request for information issued by the Australian Army, offering the Bell 407 or Bell 429 helicopters with local partner Hawker-Pacific.

Boeing is promoting its T-X advanced trainer and its associated training system at the Avalon Airshow in Australia, positioning itself for a possible opportunity there.

Australia is undertaking a series of upgrades to the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules airlifter, improving connectivity, fuel payload and surveillance capabilities with the addition of new equipment.

The Canadian-based firm CAE is due to deliver an aircraft flight control system trainer to Australia's Navy, completing its suite of nine training devices to support the country’s MH-60R training program.

One of the United States’ most steadfast allies is in the process of recapitalizing its own air power capabilities.

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