Tag: royal australian air force
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Turboprops Offer Path to Boost Fighter Pilot Training Capacity
The Royal Australian Air Force faces a pressing challenge: how to produce more combat-ready pilots without breaking the bank with costly frontline fighter jets that run A$60,000 per flight hour. Could turboprops offer a smart solution to boost pilot training capacity?
Australia Deploys MC-55 Electronic Warfare Jet to South China Sea
Australia has taken a bold step in the South China Sea, deploying its advanced MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare jet on a series of intense 4-8 hour missions from a Philippine airbase since late July. This marks the aircraft's first overseas deployment, signaling a significant move by the Royal Australian Air Force in the region.
Australia Secures AIM-260 JATM Missiles in $518 Million Deal
Australia is set to supercharge its air combat capabilities with the purchase of up to 450 cutting-edge AIM-260 JATM missiles in a $518 million deal, making it the first country outside the US to acquire this highly sought-after technology. The move is a significant upgrade to the Royal Australian Air Force's arsenal, boosting its airborne deterrent and air-to-air missile capabilities.
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Deploys in Pacific Exercise
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat, developed by Boeing for the Royal Australian Air Force, made its debut in a major Pacific exercise, flying alongside US and allied aircraft, including F-35s and F-15EX, in a groundbreaking display of collaborative combat. This marked the first time a collaborative combat aircraft has been deployed to a multinational exercise.