Lockheed Martin has received a US$14.75 million US Navy contract to integrate a digital messaging interface that will improve the flow of data the MH-60R anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare helicopter can send to US Navy ships across the new Ku band tactical data link.

BAE Systems will establish a new aviation maintenance facility in Nowra, NSW, after securing the $208 million prime contract to support the Royal Australian Navy's S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter fleet.

The RAN conducted the First of Class Flight Trials (FOCFT) of an MRH90 helicopter aboard HMAS Manoora late last year.

Lockheed Martin has marked the successful start of low rate initial production (LRIP) on the F-35 Lightning II Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS).

The first Airbus Military A400M military airlifter made its maiden flight in Seville, Spain, on 11 December.

Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) has handed over the first Heron Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to Canadian company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd (MDA) and its customer the RAAF.

Boeing Company will provide through life support services for the RAAF's fleet of Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft.

Australian Aerospace has two NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters (NFHs) in country as the company gears up its pitch for Air 9000 Ph 8.

Aero Innovation Australia assisted with the certification approval of Trakka Corp's helicopter searchlight supplied to Eurocopter France.

The first Australian-leased Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle has started initial operations supporting Australian, Afghan and ISAF troops in Afghanistan.

A division of Donaldson Filtration Solutions has been selected to provide the fuel filter assembly for General Atomics' Sky Warrior unmanned aircraft.

The Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing stealth fighter has engaged its STOVL propulsion system in flight for the first time.

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to support the Australian Army Black Hawk helicopters for the remainder of their service.

Victoria's Minister for Industry and Trade, Martin Pakula, is spearheading a push to establish the ADF's Interim Basic Flying Training (IBFT) program at West Sale, adjacent to the RAAF's Central Flying School.

The RAAF's Wedgetail program passed a significant, and very welcome, milestone in November 2009.

Hawker Pacific has signed a long term performance based, turn key lease and support contract with DMO to supply and support King Air 350 interim ADF light transport aircraft capability based in Townsville, North Queensland.