Despite some solid progress over the past four years, the Australian Army’s Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter continues to attract its fair, some would say unfair, share of criticism. The ARH is undeniably late, seven...
After some confusion the project to acquire Australia’s next submarine seems back on track. A logical procurement process has been developed that should see a decision on the specific type of submarine to replace...
HMAS Canberra, the first of the Royal Australian Navy’s 27,800 tonne Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships has achieved significant operational milestones as ship’s crews work up toward Initial Operational Capability (IOC). The graduated operational...
The F-35A Lightning II (commonly known as the Joint Strike Fighter) will provide for Australia’s future air combat and strike needs. Initially planned for RAAF Base Williamtown, the F-35A will provide Australia with a...
In just one century Australian military aviation has evolved from slow biplanes such as the Bristol Boxkite that could barely lift one person, to large, complex machines capable of placing a bomb precisely on...
World War II started as it ended, with actions from the sky when Germany’s Luftwaffe attacked targets along the Vistula River in Poland on 1 September 1939. This began a conflict that engulfed the...
On 1 March 1914, No 1 Flight of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) commenced military flying in Australia. Lieutenant Eric Harrison took to the skies in a Bristol Boxkite. The Bristol Boxkite was first...
On 1 January 1920, the Australian Air Corps (AAC) was established as part of the Commonwealth Military Forces, intended as a temporary body to maintain existing equipment until a permanent organisation could be created....
The start of World War I in August 1914 coincided with the commencement of military flying training in Australia. Australian pilots and mechanics from Point Cook were soon to take part in the campaign against...
The C-17A Globemaster III provides Air Force with an unprecedented capacity for air lift. Capable of carrying up to 70 tonnes, the C-17A Globemaster can carry an Abrams main battle tank, or four Bushmaster...
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