Australia

By Chen Chuanren
The Australia department of defense announced on July 8 that it will procure an unspecified number of AeroVironment Switchblade 300 loitering munition systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
It is not clear how Japan would collaborate with AUKUS, but not be part of the alliance.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Electric aircraft startups are among 12 projects that will share A$13.5 million ($8.9 million) in Australian federal funds.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Army is evaluating the use of high-altitude balloons for electromagnetic spectrum sensors and radio networking for maritime awareness.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine
The bulletin names the Test Flying Academy of South Africa, Beijing China Aviation Technology Co. and Stratos.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Adrian Schofield
Qatar Airways is optimistic that it will soon gain additional air service rights to Australia, following a previous rebuff.
Airlines & Lessors

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force is reportedly looking to pre-position bombers across the Indo-Pacific.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas has suspended its route to Shanghai as part of numerous changes to its Asia network—another sign of the slow rebound in the China international market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Craig Caffrey
A fully costed, decade-long spending plan from the Australian Defense Department lays out its priorities in the coming years.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Brian Everstine
The leaders signed a trilateral research, development, test and evaluation projects agreement.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Ben Goldstein
Spanish/Australian startup Dovetail Electric Aviation expects to begin ground testing a new iteration of its integrated hydrogen fuel cell powerplant as soon as June.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
Defense contractor Leidos sees growing opportunities in a geopolitically fraught world.
Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
Saab RBS 70s worth AU$50 million will be transferred to Ukraine, as Australia gradually phases out the man-portable air defense system in favor of Nasams.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The Australian Defense Department has signed an A$500 million contract with Lockheed Martin Australia to build the Joint Air Battle Management System.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Trudeau's comments emerge after the AUKUS nations revealed they are considering Japan’s accession as a “potential collaborator” in some elements of Pillar Two.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The ANZAC class frigate HMAS Stuart and a Boeing E-7 Wedgetail supported the successful test of the Dual II Software Upgrade version of the SM-6 interceptor.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat final assembly facility will open in 2027 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble, Brian Everstine
Facing a reduction to its expected budget next year, the military cuts back on near-term aircraft procurement.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Bill Carey
The filing with the ITU, a U.N. agency that manages global use of radio-frequency spectrum and sat orbits, is a prerequisite to building the constellation.
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
Spanish aerostructures and engine components supplier Aciturri is to acquire a stake in Dovetail Electric Aviation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
As U.S. satellites face increasing threats, Washington wants more data-sharing agreements from friendly nations to keep an eye on in-orbit movements.
Space

By David Casey
All the data relating to the Australia’s top airlines, airports, routes and markets during the first quarter of the year.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Norway has joined the growing number of C-130J Hercules operators to begin upgrading its aircraft to the Block 8.1 standard.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Australian government has allocated A$399 million ($260 million) to build three more Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft systems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Brisbane will become the second city in Australia to be served by American Airlines.
Airports & Networks