Flying the past to see the future
An air force that fixes its gaze only on the future does not see more clearly, but closes one eye
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ADSTAR summit to focus on accelerating capability
Leading researchers, industry partners and defence specialists are preparing for the 2026 Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit.
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Training as one team
Exercise Trojan Compass brought the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) together at RAAF
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Routine search solves 81-year family mystery
An 81-year mystery has been solved and a family united with an Air Force war hero’s medals thanks to a
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Gold Coast Top Guns impress under pressure
From Australia’s iconic beach to the unforgiving skies of the Nevada desert in the United States, three aviators from the
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Defence brings airpower to Skyfire
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) brought skills, precision and entertainment to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in support of
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Sweden’s whole of society approach to defence
Contemporary lessons and insights were at the forefront of this year’s Air and Space Power Conference 2026. CAPTION: Visiting Fellow
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Developing excellence across warfighting domains
Through the seamless integration of advanced capabilities and joint military assets, Exercise Diamond Seas 26 strengthens Australia’s ability to train,
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NZ Herc embeds in RAAF squadron
For the first time, a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J Hercules has been flying under an Australian call
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Heritage flight warms up for show season
The sight and sound of heritage aircraft over RAAF Base Point Cook is more than a nostalgic reminder of Air
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Australia deploys Wedgetail to Gulf
At the request of the Gulf nations, Australia has deployed an E-7A Wedgetail to the Gulf to help protect and
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ANZAC Strike Wing’s daring hunt remembered
Flying at wave-top height in all weather and under heavy fire, the crews of 455 (RAAF) Squadron and 489 (RNZAF)
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Aircraft fly fast, but information moves faster
Aircraft fly fast, but information moves faster, as airborne electronic analysts turn signals into decisions. CAPTION: From left, Royal Australian
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Cyber partnership strengthens across Tasman
A major step forward in trans-Tasman cyber cooperation was taken at the Five Eyes Defence Cyber Contact Group Conference in
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Australia gets involved in Middle East crisis
The Australian government very quickly threw its support behind the Israeli and US attacks on Iran on 28 February and
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New pilot-training pilot program
Air Force Training Group has launched an innovative pilot training trial at RAAF Base Point Cook, partnering with RMIT University
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Sharpening aviator skills in US desert
Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) aviators recently sharpened their air combat skills at two premier air training exercises out of
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Parade to mark first 5 weeks at ADFA
For four decades, the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) has shaped Defence leaders. CAPTION: ADFA trainee officers during the Chief
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Bamboo Eagle – testing the battlespace ‘nervous system’
Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1, designed to test the ‘nervous system’ of joint and coalition AirPower took place in the USA
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Tattoo brings pageantry to Brisbane
Under rainy Brisbane skies, the Australian Defence Force helped bring the world‑famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to Suncorp Stadium for
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