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Australia Announces Early Retirement of Troubled C-27J Spartan Fleet

A new Australian defence strategy will see AU$5 billion redirected from current programs towards new capabilities, with the ...
AeroTime

Australia to retire C-27J Spartan fleet, eyes commercial replacement

Australia's 2026 National Defence Strategy confirms the retirement of the RAAF's 10 C-27J Spartans, to be replaced by ...
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Raytheon Confirms Delivery of Next Generation Jammer Pods for Australian EA-18G Growlers

Raytheon confirmed that Australia has received last year its first Next Generation Jammer pods to replace the ALQ-99 pods currently used by the RAAF's EA-18G Growlers. Raytheon has confirmed on Apr.

Government pledges $34bn+ to RAAF over next 10 years

The Federal Government has committed AU$34-41 billion to the RAAF over the next decade in the National Defence Strategy. The ...
Aviacionline

Australia to invest over $300 billion through 2040 to prepare its air power for high-intensity warfare

F-35 fighters, Ghost Bat collaborative drones, ISR capabilities and missile defense systems lead Australia’s ambitious ...
Marietta Daily Journal

Lockheed to deliver training devices for Marietta-made C-130J to Australian Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) currently operates a fleet of 12 C‑130J‑30 Super Hercules aircraft, and has been a “leader in C‑130 operations since 1958,” according to Lockheed officials.
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Lockheed Martin secures US government contract for Royal Australian Air Force C-130J training devices and simulator upgrades

Lockheed Martin has secured a US government contract related to training devices and upgrades for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) C-130J tactical transport fleet. The contract covers ...