The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) fleet of F/A-18F and E/A-18G aircraft have been impacted by a global issue impacting Martin Baker ejection seats, Defence has confirmed. The production fault,… Continue reading "Updated: RAAF Super Hornets, Growlers Impacted by Ejection Seat Troubles"
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) commenced Operation Maha Tahi on July 22nd. Over three months, Kiwi forces will provide security support to Pacific Law Enforcement, and Defence authorities. Announcing the… Continue reading "Aotearoa New Zealand Kicks Off Operation Mahi Tahi"
A new Defence Policy Review will determine if Aotearoa New Zealand’s Defence policy is fit for purpose in the post-COVID world. Kiwi Defence Minister, the Hon Peeni Henare, said that the review… Continue reading "A New Defence White Paper for Aotearoa New Zealand?"
Two United States Air Force (USAF) B-2 “Spirit” Stealth Bombers of the 393rd Bomb Squadron have deployed to RAAF Amberley to conduct a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission. American aircraft… Continue reading "B-2s Arrive Down Under for Bomber Task Force Mission"
In a sign of Australia’s increasing defence space ambitions, the Defence Aviation Safety Agency (DASA) has formally taken on the role of Defence Space Regulator. In May, Australia’s new Defence… Continue reading "Regulatory Changes Signal Australia’s Growing Space Ambitions"
The Irish Naval Service will decommission three of its oldest vessels this week. Peacock class patrol boats LÉ Ciara and LÉ Orla, as well as the flagship LÉ Eithne, will… Continue reading "Irish Naval Service Disposing of Three Vessels"
The Australian Army has received its final two CH-47F Chinooks aboard a late-night flight from Hawaii. Australia ordered four CH-47Fs from U.S Army stocks in early 2021. The Chinooks were ordered to… Continue reading "Australia’s Final Chinooks Arrive Aboard a C-5"
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is set to receive a full MC-55A mission simulator before the end of next year. L3 Communications Integrated Systems was awarded a $27 million… Continue reading "RAAF Peregrine Progresses With Simulator Contract"
Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking to procure a range of unmanned systems and sensors according to a Request for Proposals (RFP) released 31 May. The acquisition constitutes the second tranche… Continue reading "New Zealand Is Seeking a Suite of Drones"
Australia’s new Defence Minister, Richard Marles, says that the interception of a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon over international airspace in the South China Sea was a very “dangerous”… Continue reading "Aussie P-8 Intercepted Over South China Sea"