Hunter defence industry reaps benefits of F-35 program
Australia’s defence industry will deliver an extra $140 million in maintenance and supply-chain support for the Royal Australian Air Force’s
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Australia’s defence industry will deliver an extra $140 million in maintenance and supply-chain support for the Royal Australian Air Force’s
Australian Air Force’s Fifth Generation F-35’s Ready to Fly Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the fleet of aircraft was now 33 strong. “This is about protecting and securing Australia’s interests but it’s also creating jobs and driving investment right here in the Hunter and across the country too,” Morrison said on Monday. The depot was selected to be the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and upgrade depot for the Southeast Asian region and will host aircraft from other nations in the future. It will also provide more than 50 Australian companies with a share in $2.7 billion worth...