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First Aircraft Arrival F-35A Joint Strike Fighter
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Australia’s first F-35s arrive at RAAF Williamtown

December 10, 2018

Australia’s first two locally-based F-35 fighter aircraft arrived on home soil today at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Williamtown, signalling the dawn of a new era for the nation’s defence capabilities. Lockheed Martin designed and […]

Embraer KC-390
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The Embraer KC-390: Past, present and future

November 20, 2018

As its airlift flagship edges closer to Full Operational Capability certification, Embraer reflects on shared battlefield history and highlights the capabilities and features of the KC-390. The 1stBrazilian Fighter Squadron, Brazilian Armed Forces, distinguished itself […]

Fee for Capability model for Air Force
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‘Fee for capability’ the way to fly for RNZAF?

November 10, 2018

According to Ross Browne, Director of Triplex Consulting and a former commercial advisor to the NZDF, Defence needs to dramatically simplify its operating model. Commercialising some suitable non-tactical capabilities, he writes, offers the chance to […]

GA-ASI MQ-9B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle
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Team Reaper Australia welcomes its newest member

October 20, 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, announced on 04 September the further expansion of Team Reaper Australia. Sentient Vision Systems, Team Reaper Australia’s newest member, is the […]

GA-ASI Guardian MQ-9
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Big year for GA-ASI Remotely Piloted Aircraft

July 20, 2018

At the half-way mark of 2018, it’s already shaping up to be a banner year for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI). In April, the Predator family of aircraft, which includes the Reaper, Gray Eagle, and […]

Embraer E190-E2
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The KC-390 and E2: a fleet mix fit for New Zealand

July 20, 2018

Triple type certification for the E190-E2 sets a new international benchmark as Embraer highlights the credentials of the E2 as a potential passenger/VIP option for the RNZAF. Things are changing in the way tactical and […]

HMNZS Te Mana
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Clock ticking on defence procurement decisions

July 10, 2018

New Zealand has a habit of deferring major equipment purchases as along as possible, writes former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp, and a decision on the ANZAC frigate replacement may be left to the next […]

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