Australia’s first Peregrine arrives
The first of four MC-55A Peregrines – Australia’s inaugural airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare (ISREW) aircraft – has
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From dreams to duty
For Flight Lieutenant Ariel White, a typical day as an air vehicle pilot at 9 Squadron means helping shape the
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9 Squadron’s all-seeing unseen new role
In June 2023, 9 Squadron was reformed at RAAF Base Edinburgh (with a detachment at RAAF Base Tindal) to operate
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9 Squadron flies again
9 Squadron has officially reformed, marking its proud return to Air Force service with a ceremony at Torrens Parade Ground,
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Ghost Bat spreads its wings in Tindal
Exercise Carlsbad has wrapped up at RAAF Base Tindal after the successful deployment and operation of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat
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The Weaponisation of Toys and Implications for the Air Force
The Weaponisation of Toys and Implications for the Air Force Ryan Hodson Australian Defence Force The ‘poor man’s air force‘
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RAAF squadron celebrates new chapter
As the Royal Australian Air Force’s 9 Squadron gears up to introduce the MQ-4C Triton this year, anticipation mounted for
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Boost for maritime patrol and response fleet
The ADF will acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system and upgrade its fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime
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Experience and knowledge for the next generation
Warrant Officer Paul Gregory has spent 36 years accumulating a wealth of experience in the RAAF, achieving more than 9000
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Extraordinary service recognised through Queen’s birthday honours
CAPTION: Aspen Island in Canberra is renamed to Queen Elizabeth II Island in recognition of the Platinum Jubilee of Her
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MQ-9B SkyGuardian cancelled
What some people at first thought was an April fools’ joke, has now been confirmed by Defence – the project
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Japan’s RQ-4B Global Hawk makes first flight
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed the first flight of Japan’s RQ-4B Global Hawk on 15 April 2021 from Palmdale, California.
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RAAF buys two more P-8A Poseidon
RAAF’s maritime patrol capability will be boosted by two P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft, bringing the total fleet to 14.
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Mitsubishi announces fleet-discounts for ADF and veterans
Mitsubishi has announced an Armed Forces Discount program that offers national fleet pricing to ADF and veterans on any Mitsubishi vehicle.
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Orion makes last epic journey at Edinburgh
In recognition of 50 years service, a decommissioned AP-3C Orion now takes pride of place at the RAAF Base Edinburgh front gate.
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RAAF’s 12th and final Poseidon delivered
Australia’s newest maritime surveillance aircraft, a P-8A Poseidon, arrived at its new home at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, about
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2019 Federal Budget – Defence
Defence Minister Christopher Pyne and Minister for Defence Industry have released a statement on the 2019-2020 Federal Budget… The 2019–20
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Minister gets aircraft name wrong in new announcement
In June last year, CONTACT ran a story under the headline “Australia commits to Triton – confusion over cost” – so
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RAAF buys four MC-55A Peregrine – for $2.46billion
Minister for Defence Christopher Pyne and Minister for Defence Industry Linda Reynolds today announced the acquisition of four modified Gulfstream G550 aircraft – to be designated the MC-55A Peregrine
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Australia’s first Robotics Roadmap launched
Launched today at Parliament House, Australia’s very first Robotics Roadmap is set to strengthen national defence through guiding and supporting
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