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Brisbane-based Ferra Engineering will pioneer a new manufacturing process for titanium components used on the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

For several years Boeing did it tough in Australia – there was no shortage of orders, but most of the company’s major developmental defence programs were under-performing badly.

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JSF win for Broens

Pratt & Whitney has selected Broens Industries to supply a critical in support of the F135 propulsion system powering the F-35.

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ADF MRH90s back in the air

The ADF's Multi Role Helicopters have recommenced flying operations following an engine failure during a flight north of Adelaide in April 2010.

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Canada to buy 65 F-35 JSFs

Canada will buy 65 new fighter jets from Lockheed Martin for C$9 billion, one of the biggest arms deals in the nation's history.

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FMS case for Romeo

US Congress has been notified of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Mission Helicopters.

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MRH90s remain grounded

The ADF's MRH90 helicopters remains grounded nearly three months after an aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure near RAAF Edinburgh.

Mahindra Aerospace-Gippsland Aero's new parent-will invest more than US$17.5 million in GippsAero with an initial funding of US$1.7 million.

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Mahindra buys Boeing machinery

Boeing Aerostructures Australia has reached an agreement with Indian conglomerate Mahindra Group for disposal of surplus heavy machinery.

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C-130H support contract extended

Defence has signed a new three-year contract with Qantas Defence Services for the ongoing maintenance and support of the RAAF's Hercules fleet.

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Mahindra to buy Boeing facility?

Indian industrial conglomerate Mahindra and Mahindra is reported to be looking at acquiring one of Boeing Australia's manufacturing facilities.

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End of F/A-18 CBR program

The Centre Barrel Replacement phase of the Classic Hornet Upgrade Program has been completed at the BAE Systems facility in Williamtown, NSW.

Another six RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets have arrived at RAAF Base Amberley following a four-day journey from Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.

Qantas Defence Services and the DMO have signed a three-year extension to the maintenance and support contract for the RAAF's C-130Hs.

The RAAF’s F/A-18F Super Hornets are not only bigger, heavier, and more powerful than the service’s capable but ageing F/A-18A/B ‘classic’ Hornet fighters, they’re also supported differently.

The capabilities outlined in the 2000 White Paper are beginning to come together.