AllCommonwealth to invest $2bn upgrading Growlers
Photo: Defence Connect Included in the investment is $277 million to upgrade the training ranges flown over by Growler pilots, as well as upgraded sensor and jamming capabilities. The deal with CEA Technologies will see advanced radar capabilities installed at RAAF Base Amberley and the Delamere Air Training Area. It will form part of a […]
Next generation of pilots train at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range
Australia’s next fighter jet pilots are returning to Salt Ash Air Weapons Range as they gather vital skills for operating advanced military aircraft. RAAF Base Williamtown Hawk Lead-In Fighter aircraft will be operating between 9am to 5pm Thursdays and 9am to 3pm Fridays, from 30 January to 24 February. Hawk two-seater jet aircraft prepare […]
End of an era: RNZAF retires first C-130H
Photo: Australia Defence Magazine The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will officially retire the first of its Lockheed C-130H Hercules tactical transport aircraft this week. Located at Base Auckland the RNZAF’s No. 40 Squadron, which operates a fleet of five C-130H aircraft, will hold a ceremony to mark to occasion on 12 February […]
CEA Technologies to upgrade Growler training ranges
Photo: Australia Defence Magazine The government has announced it has awarded Australian radar company CEA Technologies a $277 million contract to provide advanced capabilities for Australia’s electronic warfare ranges under Project Air 5349 Phase 6 – Advanced Growler. It is the first contract to be awarded under Project Air 5349 Phase 6 through which the government is delivering vital upgrades […]