What Happened
RAAF Links F-35As to Missile Defense Network in AU $2.4B Upgrade
The Royal Australian Air Force will receive a new air battle management system as part of a AU $2.4 billion investment over six years. The Joint Air Battle Management System will replace the current Air Battle Management System and modernize air surveillance and control, linking F-35As with destroyers and ground-based air defenses. The system will serve as the command and control backbone for Australia’s integrated air and missile defense, giving commanders a shared picture of the battlespace to support faster decisions. The investment was announced by Australia’s Department of Defence and is being delivered through a strategic partnership with Lockheed Martin Australia, as reported by AeroTime.