Military figures claim a software upgrade for the European-designed Taipan helicopter was not installed on Australia's entire fleet despite warnings it could be needed to prevent possible engine failures.
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The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) and Airbus Australia Pacific have signed an Edinburgh Aerospace Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Enterprise common services deed.
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received the first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules transport aircraft upgraded to Block 8.1 standard, the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced on 19 January. On 19 January the RAAF rec.