Chen Chuanren
April 16, 2026
The strategy confirms plans to replace the Royal Australian Air Force’s six Boeing E-7s.
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SINGAPORE—Australia has outlined new aerospace capability priorities in its updated National Defense Strategy, including air-launched hypersonic weapons, an airborne early warning and control replacement and new transport aircraft. The strategy calls for more integrated investment across the...
Chen ChuanrenChen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.
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