sustainment news
The RAAF’s 33SQN, capability steward Northrop Grumman Australia, and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) has developed a non-destructive testing technology (NDITECH) regime to address corrosion issues on the air-to-air…
sustainment news
The RAAF’s 33SQN, capability steward Northrop Grumman Australia, and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) has developed a non-destructive testing technology (NDITECH) regime to address corrosion issues on the air-to-air…
An extensive construction program to upgrade RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory to be able to better support and operate new RAAF and foreign air power capabilities has commenced.…
The Jul-Aug 2020 issue of ADBR is now live on our website, while hard copies should be in the mail this week. This feature-packed issue covers a number of interesting…
Collins Aerospace has delivered the 1,000th electro-optical distributed aperture systems (EO DAS) for the multi-national Joint Strike Fighter program from its Australia-based operation. Formerly called Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace is…
Boeing has developed an interactive augmented training solution that allows maintenance personnel to assist and train others on aircraft maintenance in real-time without being physically co-located. The company’s solution was…
The US Navy has awarded a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) contract to RUAG Australia for F/A-18 components for its aircraft based in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Awarded under the…
Defence has confirmed that Singapore will be increasing its Boeing CH-47 Chinook training footprint in Australia
The Commonwealth has released a sole-source Request for Tender to Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) for the provision of 30 K9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers (SPH) and 15 K10 armoured ammunition resupply…
Two of the RAN’s three Hobart class destroyers have sailed in company for the first time as commissioned vessels to engage in Aegis combat system and cooperative engagement capability (CEC)…
The Australian Army has deployed a WarpSPEE3D 3D printer for trials in a two-week field trial in the Northern Territory. The WarpSPEE3D printer in the first 3D printer in the…
Part 2 of a 3 part series by Brian Weston
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Defence Minister Senator Linda Reynolds have announced a spending package in Defence to stimulate the economy as it continues to founder due to the COVID-19…
Babcock Australia has released statements outlining its Australian industry capabilities (AIC) and industry team for the Australian Army’s Project LAND 2097 Phase 4 special operations rotary wing (SORW) light helicopter requirement.…
Sikorsky Australia has been awarded a five-year $200 million foreign military sales (FMS) contract through the US Navy to provide through-life support to the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of Sikorsky…
BAE Systems Australia has released a statement emphasising the remaining fatigue life the RAAF’s fleet of 33 Hawk 127 lead in fighters has before it needs to be retired. The…
Warfare is evolving and the Australian Army, the largest operator of unmanned aerial systems in Australia, has more than just flying robots in its future.
The Commonwealth has issued an Invitation to Register (ITR) to industry for the Project SEA 129 Phase 5 Block 1 Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS) Continuous Development Program requirement for…
The Commonwealth has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to industry to provide capability enhancements to the LAND 2097 Phase 4 special operations rotary wing (SORW) light helicopter which will…
Following the cancellation of its largest biennial air defence exercise – Exercise Pitch Black 2020 – because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the RAAF recently conducted a Virtual Pitch Black 2020…
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has been awarded a six-year contract valued at $287 million to provide sustainment as the platform steward for the RAAF’s fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime ISR…