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The first new VIP aircraft, a Dassault Falcon 7X, landed in Canberra this week. The new SPA fleet, which can fly anywhere in the world at Mach .9 with one stop, will replace the Bombardier Challenger CL604s.
In other news, Defence prepares to expand the Cocos Island runway to accommodate P-8A Poseidons, a team at the University of Adelaide explores whether quantum technology can be used to detect stealth aircraft, Damen Marine Components finishes installing a number of critical systems on the Antarctic Division's new icebreaker, and Italian company RINA claims to have changed the cost dynamics of war gaming.
And the house announcements: ADM is excited about our first Space Summit, to be held at the Hyatt in Canberra on April 30. Register ASAP to gain insight from government and industry leaders as the sector expands and develops in Australia. Lastly, Defence Week will publish on Friday next week, following Anzac Day.
Ewen Levick
Online Editor
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