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Rainbow-4 Drone Completes Test Flight
April 8, 2019![](https://www.c4defence.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/13fc9d24-e49c-4e70-a7d5-5d26db08c093-1.jpg)
Japan Confirms F-35A Fighter Jet Crashed
April 10, 2019Decoy Procurement to F-35s
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Australia has announced a $ 78 million decoy procurement. Decoys that will be used in F-35A Lightning and F/A-18F Super Hornet platforms will be purchased under Air 6000 Phase 3 project. It is stated that the systems will be supplied in order to ensure the safety of the aircraft in high-density combat areas. It will also procured from Thales Australia.
Australian Defence Minister Christopher Pyne, who made a statement about the procurement process, reported that the number of platforms reaching the country reached four with two additional F-35 Lightning II. Platforms will serve RAAF Williamtown Air Base at Number 3 Squadron.