The government says it is planning to invest $244 million in a major upgrade of a RAAF airbase near Derby in Western Australia.

The 2022 iteration of the biennial Singapore Airshow was held between February 15 and February 18 and provided a welcome return to business for a region hit hard by COVID-19.

High-speed travel could become a future reality thanks in part to the work of a team of scientists at the University of Southern Queensland.

Point Trading's Australian-made Night Eyes Aviation night vision binocular can now be used for the Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk.

Lockheed Martin Australia and QinetiQ Australia have today announced a teaming agreement to support the former’s bid for the second stage of Defence’s Competitive Evaluation Process for the Air 6500 Phase 1 program.

The contract includes the upgrade of 42 aircraft for France (with the possibility to add another 25 helicopters) and 18 for Spain, with the possibility for Germany to join later.

AI company Consilium Technology is currently designing and testing a range of technologies that can be integrated into Lockheed Martin Australia’s future Joint Air Battle Management solution for the RAAF’s Air 6500 Phase 1 project.

Boeing has been awarded a US$103.7 million (A$143.5) contract by the U.S. Department of Defense as part of a foreign military sale for eight AH-6 light attack reconnaissance helicopters to Thailand.

The Commonwealth requested AN/AAQ 24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) component systems required to support upgrades of the RAAF's C-17As, KC-30As, and C-130Js.

The tussle to supply the next tranche of air-to-air refuelling tankers to the US Air Force is now underway, with both Boeing and Lockheed Martin confirming they will offer their products should the US Government decide to compete the program.

The Hawk Lead-In Fighter will continue to train Australia’s frontline fighter pilots through to 2031 following a $1.5 billion commitment by the government.

On the opening day of the Singapore Airshow on Tuesday, Boeing said it was looking towards a surge on sales for its E-7 AEW&C platform following the recent decision in the UK to order it and burgeoning interest in the US.

Indonesia has signed a contract with France for 6 Dassault Rafale omnirole fighters and plans to buy up to 36 more. The U.S. State Department has also cleared the sale of 36 Boeing F-15 Eagles to Indonesia.

Under sultry skies, the 2022 Singapore Airshow kicks off this week – albeit in slightly reduced form due to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has selected Thomas Global’s TFD-7000 Series flight displays for its Boeing 757 fleet.

The government has awarded a $2.13 million contract to Hawkesbury-based engineering consultancy Aerospace & Mechanical Consulting Engineers to continue its development of a unique lightweight armour for the C-130J Hercules airlifter aircraft.