At least two Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) will be homeported at HMAS Cairns, starting with HMAS Arafura in early 2027. Meanwhile, Boeing has been awarded the US Navy's 6th generation F/A-XX program while also producing the USAF's F-47. For more information, check the links below.
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