Size of planned F-35 fleet criticised as ‘not enough’
Despite the capabilities of F-35, there’s growing criticism regarding poor procurement.
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Royal Air Force ‘too small’ warns report
The report cites concerns the Royal Air Force offers “boutique high capability” but “lacks numerical depth.” As per the report, “in a peer-on-peer conflict such as a shooting war with Russia, every airframe will count.”
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EasyJet flight declares mid-air emergency over UK
An easyJet flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam declared a mid-air emergency whilst flying over the North Sea before landing safely.
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Capability Insight: Loitering Munitions
Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles and loitering munitions are increasingly being used in the suppression/destruction of enemy air defence battle. Air launched anti-radiation missiles with a loitering capability were deployed by the…
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If it ain’t broke: Air Power in the Defence Strategic Review
The Defence Strategic Review’s recommendations for Australian air power should be a viewed as an endorsement of Australia’s air arm, rather than cause for concern. The recommendations were sensible but…
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Raytheon contracted for first Next Gen Jammer pods for Australia
Raytheon has been awarded a US$650.4m (A$975m) contract by the US Navy for a low rate initial production (LRIP) batch of 15 AN/ALQ-249(V1) Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Mid-Band (MB) pod…
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Australian Army Apache helicopters go on contract
Boeing has been awarded a US$1.946bn (A$2.90bn) contract for the procurement of up to 184 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, including 29 machines for the Australian Army. The Apache…
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Attrition replacement Growler delivered to RAAF
A new Boeing EA-18G Growler has been delivered to RAAF Amberley, boosting availability and returning the RAAF’s electronic attack aircraft fleet to a full complement. The aircraft was acquired as…
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Kongsberg Defence Australia to sustain NASAMS in Army service
Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDA) has signed a five-year agreement with prime contractor Raytheon Australia to provide sustainment services for the Australian Army’s Project LAND 19 Phase 7B Short-Range Ground-Based Air…
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Commonwealth commits to RAAF Growler upgrade
The Commonwealth has announced an upgrade to the Royal Australian Air Force’s electronic attack capabilities through funding for a number of key enablers for the Boeing EA-18G Growler. To be…
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