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BAE Systems Australia delivers world-leading support to the Royal Australian Air Force across fast jet training and aircraft sustainment.

We are the platform steward for the Hawk Lead-In Fighter program and deliver sovereign F-35 maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade services at our Williamtown aerospace precinct.

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Hawk Lead-In Fighter - Australia

Leading the way for a fifth-generation air force, the Hawk Lead-In Fighter provides state-of-the-art fast jet training capability.

F-35 taking off at Avalon Airport

F-35 Lightning II fighter jet - Australia

BAE Systems Australia plays a vital role in the global sustainment of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft — the world’s most advanced fighter jet.

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24 July 2026 INSIGHT

Hawk team grabs sustainment solution in Canada

The Hawk Lead-In Fighter (LIF) team has proactively strengthened future sustainment readiness by securing a Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) Calibration capability to support potential long-term aircraft servicing requirements.

Aircraft maintenance worker apprentices at Wagga’s Aviation Technical Training project

30 October 2025 INSIGHT

First aircraft maintenance apprentices ready for F-35 roles

BAE Systems Australia’s first cohort of aircraft maintenance worker apprentices are at the tail-end of their training and ready to join our F-35 workforce.

Group of aircraft workers at F-35 Skills Development Centre at Williamtown, NSW

03 October 2025 INSIGHT

F-35 Skills Development Centre established at Williamtown

BAE Systems Australia has established a F-35 Skills Development Centre at Williamtown, NSW.