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Flying blind: Senate probes safety of Taipan night flight equipment

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January 24, 2024
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Concerns have been raised about low-altitude, low-visibility equipment utilised by the Australian Defence Force’s now-scrapped MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet. Several alleged technical issues involving the MRH-90 Taipan helicopters were inquired about …

Major hangar upgrade announced for RAAF Base Townsville

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January 23, 2024
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Approximately $16 million will be invested in RAAF Base Townsville for refurbishments to Hangar 75, which houses critical air capabilities, according to a federal government statement published on 23 January.

Disposing of Taipans ‘best value for money’, says Conroy

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January 18, 2024
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Minister Conroy, speaking on ABC Radio on Thursday, said a global search undertaken by MRH-90 Taipan contractor NATO Helicopter Industries to find buyers for the beleaguered fleet uncovered “zero interest”, before hitting back at public scrutiny over t…

Two new deals ahead of Triton’s arrival

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January 16, 2024
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The deal will see engineering firm KBR support the surveillance aircraft’s aeronautical and geospatial requirements alongside its mission planning.

RAAF F-35As head to Nevada for major combat training event

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January 15, 2024
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The Royal Australian Air Force is sending six F-35A Lightning II aircraft, a tactical command and control team as well as 150 RAAF aviators to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, for the distinguished air combat training contest in the USA from January 15…

Vital upgrades on the way for RAAF Base Amberley

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January 11, 2024
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The $4 million investment will support Royal Australian Air Force’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets currently stationed at Amberley, with upgrades to an external fuel tank workshop, communications support works, electrical repairs, and m…