
Avalon Airshow kicks off for 2019
From advanced military hardware to corporate jets to the hundreds of trade exhibitors, the 2019 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition has something for everyone.

Growler set for next generation jamming
Electronic warfare (EW) is certain to feature prominently in any future conflict and Australia has an advanced capability in the RAAF’s Growler aircraft.

ATR shrugs off threat from new regional jet
ATR expects the recent decision by Bombardier to launch a 50-seat regional jet will have little impact on that segment of the market.

Multi-layered Dome system to combat drone threat
Israeli defence company Rafael is close to fielding a high-powered laser as part of its Drone Dome counter-drone system which is on display at Avalon.

Falcon 8X is back for the best of show and tell
Dassault Falcon Asia Pacific president Jean Michel Jacob is heading to the 2019 Avalon Airshow upbeat about the prospects for orders from local customers.

RAAF considering Litening AT pods with C-130J
The RAAF is reportedly looking to integrate the Northrop Grumman AN/AAQ-28 Litening AT targeting and EO/IR pod with its fleet of 12 Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules airlifters.