Australia

By Robert Wall
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has demonstrated long-range autonomous flight using a modified Jabiru J400 piston-engine aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
VietJet is the latest to try to establish a domestic jet carrier in the lucrative Australian market; industry sources say the airline is serious in its efforts to gain regulatory approval.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Australia and Japan have conducted the first test of a jointly-developed prototype surveillance laser system, marking the first co-development project between the two countries as bilateral defense ties continue to deepen.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
A German aviation logistics company is planning to adapt a pair of former C-160 Transall turboprop airlifters into aerial firefighting aircraft for deployment in Europe.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Airports & Networks

By Irene Klotz
Blue Origin is turning to outside expertise to jump-start a ground communications and operations network, named Quartz.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
Australia and the UK have inked agreements to deepen cooperation on the development of advanced radars developed by Australian firm CEA Technologies.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Australia has committed an initial A$736 million ($518 million) toward acquiring the Lockheed Martin AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM).
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is exploring dispersed operating concepts for its Lockheed Martin F-35A fleet.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Adrian Schofield
Australia’s main airline industry group is slamming proposed increases in air traffic management fees, but ATM provider Airservices Australia says the price hike is needed.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Australia has revived its Future Lead-In Fighter program, with the government launching industry engagement for Project Air 6002.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Anduril YFQ-44 became the first U.S.-funded Collaborative Combat Aircraft to launch an air-to-air missile in flight.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Aviation Week Staff
Australia And U.S. Test-Fire New SM-2-Based Air Defense System
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By Chen Chuanren
Australia and the U.S. have conducted the first live-fire test of a new medium-range surface-to-air missile system based on the RTX Standard Missile-2.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. military’s key intelligence partners will soon be able to use the U.S. Space Force’s new domain awareness platform ATLAS thanks to forthcoming upgrades.
Operations & Safety

By Chen Chuanren
Weststar Group and Australia's Rocket Technologies International have signed a strategic joint venture agreement aimed at developing Malaysia's domestic space sector, including future launch capabilities.
Commercial Space

By Adrian Schofield
VietJet has reportedly taken the initial regulatory steps toward establishing a carrier in Australia to take on the powerful incumbents on domestic routes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Jetstar has highlighted rising taxes and fees as a reason for the cancelation of two international routes, as airline industry groups criticize such increases in regulatory costs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Almost 10 years ago, Qantas began planning nonstop flights to London and New York. Soon the airline needs to prove that the flights are viable.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Australia and the UK are studying the integration of a European air-to-air missile on the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft (CCA).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Canada has formally signed an agreement to acquire Australia's over-the-horizon radar technology, marking Australia's largest-ever defense export program.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Aaron Karp
Brisbane Airport secures approval for AU$5 billion expansion including its new Terminal 3 ahead of 2032 Olympics hosting duties.
Airports & Networks

By Robert Wall
Australian counter-drone specialist Electro Optic Systems is nearing a contract to launch the highest-power version yet of its Apollo high-energy laser system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Leonardo will provide its Seaspray 7500E V2 maritime surveillance radar for the Australian Border Force's next-generation aerial surveillance program.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare