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ADF personnel from 12 Squadron and 5th Aviation Regiment stand for a group photo during the historical call sign handover ceremony at RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Flight Lieutenant Holly Ryan. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Halley Van essen.

Buffalo is back

17/04/202617/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 897 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, No. 12 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Townsville, WWII

More than 80 years after its formation, the Buffalo call sign has returned home to 12 Squadron at RAAF Base

HMAS Sydney fires the Royal Australian Navy’s first Naval Strike Missile off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii as a part of Exercise RIMPAC 2024. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Defence prepares for new National Defence Strategy

15/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 979 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force

A bigger, stronger and more lethal Defence Force is better placed to defend Australia and its interests, according to Chief

Transit Security Element Rotation 119 members at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct in Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Christopher Morris. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Triservice team strengthens border security

15/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 774 Views 0 Comments Larraykeyah Defence Precinct, Operation Resolute

Members of the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force deployed as Transit Security Element (TSE) Rotation

Vice Chief of the Defence Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman and Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart with Private Blaithe Gill-O’Connor, the winner of the 2026 Defence Capability Award. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Kris Kerehona.

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Camouflage innovation wins award

10/04/202610/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 702 Views 0 Comments Chief of Army, Edgy Air Force Lab, MakerSpace

A digger’s development of rapidly deployable vehicle camouflage to better hide from drones has earned him a gold commendation. CAPTION:

Flight Lieutenant Lee Maieron chats with RAAF World War II veteran, Len Mills, at his 104th birthday celebration. Story by Flight Lieutenant Owen Zupp and Monte Wilson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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104 years, 34 missions, one remarkable life

09/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 463 Views 0 Comments Aussie Hero Quilts, WWII

Second World War aviator, Flying Officer Leonard ‘Len’ Mills, celebrated his 104th birthday in December last year, with 37 Squadron

Aviators from 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron and 94 Wing conduct a surgical scenario as part of the JP2060-3 equipment validation inside a Role 2 Field Hospital mission system during Exercise Stoic Gauntlet 2026. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kat Thomasson. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Healthcare ready whenever, wherever

09/04/202612/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 642 Views 0 Comments 94 Wing, Exercise Stoic Gauntlet, No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron

RAAF personnel demonstrated their ability to rapidly deploy and operate a new cutting‑edge deployable Role 2 medical treatment facility during

From left, Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Deputy Secretary Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group Chris Deeble during a Defence Science and Technology Capability showcase in Canberra. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite.

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Australia supports Canada’s Arctic radar plans

09/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 668 Views 0 Comments BAE Systems, canada, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Chief of Air Force, DST, JORN

Australia’s world-leading Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is set to play a central role in Canada’s ambitions to build the

83 Squadron personnel form the number 83 in front of a Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Boomerang at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Holly Ryan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Halley Van Essen.

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83 years of intelligence, reconnaissance and security

09/04/202612/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 494 Views 0 Comments intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), No. 83 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

As 83 Squadron marks its 83rd anniversary, the unit continues the same mission it began during the Second World War

Seven heritage Air Force aircraft fly in formation. Story bu Squadron Leader Shaun Donnelly. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Time flies when you’re having fun

09/04/202610/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 502 Views 1 Comment Military Working Dogs, No. 100 Squadron, No. 26 Squadron

RAAF drew strong crowds at the recent Warbirds Over Scone air show, bringing heritage aircraft, specialist teams and talented musicians

A member of the maintenance crew directs a RAAF P-8A Poseidon post-flight on the apron, at United States Air Force Andersen Air Base, Guam, during Exercise Sea Dragon. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jody Blakeley. Photo by Aircraftman Jakob Reid.

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Enhancing Poseidon lethality and readiness

01/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 2059 Views 0 Comments Andersen AFB, Exercise Sea Dragon, No. 12 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, US Navy

In the deep waters near Guam, RAAF deployed a P-8A Poseidon and 50 aviators to Andersen Air Force Base for

A new milestone project will focus on turning operational waste into usable power. Story by Carolyn Bishop.

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Defence project powers waste-to-energy innovation

27/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 591 Views 0 Comments ADSUN

A new multi-state research collaboration is advancing innovative waste-to-energy (WtE) solutions to support Defence operations across northern Australia. CAPTION: A

A 100 Squadron Supermarine Spitfire MK VIII aircraft (058-602) takes off at Warbirds Over Scone 2024. Story by Flight Lieutenant Holly Ryan. Photo by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

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Flying the past to see the future

27/03/202628/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 551 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron

An air force that fixes its gaze only on the future does not see more clearly, but closes one eye

The Tunnel display at the More, Together Awards and Summit Awards at a previous Australian Defence Science Technology and Research Summit. Story by Rachelle Todd. Photo by Navin Chandra.

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ADSTAR summit to focus on accelerating capability

27/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 458 Views 0 Comments

Leading researchers, industry partners and defence specialists are preparing for the 2026 Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit.

A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J-30 Hercules departs RAAF Base Richmond, NSW, as part of Exercise Trojan Compass. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Megson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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Training as one team

27/03/202627/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 538 Views 0 Comments Exercise Trojan Compass, RAAF Richmond, RNZAF

Exercise Trojan Compass brought the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) together at RAAF

From left, Wing Commander Peter Croce, Anne Burton and Margaret Hilton with the medals awarded to the late Warrant Officer William Kinloch. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.

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Routine search solves 81-year family mystery

20/03/202620/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 481 Views 0 Comments Air Force History and Heritage, Aussie Hero Quilts, Commendation for Gallantry, No. 464 Squadron, WWII

An 81-year mystery has been solved and a family united with an Air Force war hero’s medals thanks to a

RAAF pilot Squadron Leader Anthony on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, United States, during Exercise Red Flag 26-1. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.

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Gold Coast Top Guns impress under pressure

20/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 516 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag, No. 75 Squadron

From Australia’s iconic beach to the unforgiving skies of the Nevada desert in the United States, three aviators from the

A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II during a flying display over Lake Burley Griffin for Canberra's Skyfire 2026. Story by Flying Officer Alexandra DeValentin. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Defence brings airpower to Skyfire

19/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 414 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Band of the Royal Military College, Canberra, F-35A Lightning II, No. 77 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) brought skills, precision and entertainment to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in support of

Visiting Fellow from Griffith Asia Institute, Dr Peter Layton, presents Heterogenous Air Power at War during the Air and Space Power Conference 2026, Canberra. Story by Ms Emma Taylor.

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Sweden’s whole of society approach to defence

19/03/202619/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 517 Views 0 Comments Air and Space Power Conference, Chief of Air Force

Contemporary lessons and insights were at the forefront of this year’s Air and Space Power Conference 2026. CAPTION: Visiting Fellow

Members of 4 Squadron board a C-130J Hercules for a night time mission during Exercise Diamond Seas. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jody Blakeley. Photos by Sergeant Melina Young.

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Developing excellence across warfighting domains

19/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 490 Views 0 Comments Exercise Diamond Seas, No. 4 Squadron, No. 88 Squadron

Through the seamless integration of advanced capabilities and joint military assets, Exercise Diamond Seas 26 strengthens Australia’s ability to train,

Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force air movements personnel unload cargo from a RNZAF C-130J-30 Hercules at RAAF Base Richmond during Exercise Trojan Compass. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoan Mikaela Fernlund.

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NZ Herc embeds in RAAF squadron

17/03/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 422 Views 0 Comments

For the first time, a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J Hercules has been flying under an Australian call