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An Australian Army soldier from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment jumps from a Boeing CH-47 Chinook during a helocasting serial as part of Exercise Sea Explorer. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

Aiming for perfect landings from sea and air

29/06/202303/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1679 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, Exercise Sea Explorer, Exercise Sea Raider, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Choules

The Whitsundays were the perfect setting last week for the start of the Australian Defence Force’s largest amphibious exercises in

Flying Officers Nicholas Martin and Sarah Wickham use the I-Sim laptop simulation system during an Integrated Air and Missile Defence course – delivered by the US’ Joint Ballistic Missile Defense Education and Training Center. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Squadron Leader Carlos Molina.

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US air-and-missile defence course delivered at Williamtown

21/06/202323/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1065 Views 0 Comments Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), RAAF Williamtown

The Royal Australian Air Force secured Australia’s first delivery of two Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) courses from the

Australian Air Force Cadet (AAFC), Cadet Sergeant Finn Carpenter with a Diamond DA40 NG Star aircraft at the Australian International Airshow 2023. Story by Flying Officer Sharon Sebastian & FLTLT Brett Moloney. Photo by Leading Aircraftmen Chris Tsakisiris.

CONTACT Cadets News Royal Australian Air Force

Cadets show off aircraft and gear at Avalon

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1467 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Avalon Airshow, Diamond DA40 NG, EFTS

Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) showcased their aircraft, the Diamond DA40 NG at the Australian International Airshow 2023 as part

A PAC-750XL aircraft currently in service with the PNGDF Air Wing. Photo by Wing Commander Tim Shaw.

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ADF gift two aircraft and support to PNGDF at Avalon

02/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1939 Views 0 Comments

Australia’s Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell and Papua New Guinea’s Chief of Defence Force Major‑General Mark Goina have

Major Eun-Ho Yang from the Republic of Korea Air Force aerobatic team The Black Eagles sits in a Pilatus PC-21 from the Royal Australian Air Force aerobatic team The Roulettes while Flight Lieutenant Ben Hepworth shows him the cockpit after a Friendship flight as part of the Australian International Air Show 2023. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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Roulettes and Black Eagles display friendship and airmanship at Avalon

01/03/202301/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2786 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, PC-21, RAAF East Sale, Republic of Korea Air Force, Roulettes

In an historic moment, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) aerobatic team the Black Eagles and the Royal Australian

Australian Army soldier load rations on to a G-Wagon during a flood-assist operation. Image digitally altered by CONTACT.

ADF News Science & Technology

ADF rolling out gluten-, dairy-, nut-free and religion-friendly ration packs

01/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5887 Views 20 Comments Combat Ration Packs

The Australian Defence Force is rolling out a range of purpose-designed combat rations to better serve the needs of the

Incoming Commander Air Warfare Centre Air Commodore Adrian Maso, signs the transfer of command certificate witnessed by the outgoing Commander Air Commodore Ross Bender. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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New Air Warfare Centre Commander takes the reins

03/02/202303/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1740 Views 0 Comments Edinburgh Defence Precinct

A ceremony at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct marked the transfer of command for the Air Warfare Centre. CAPTION: Incoming Commander

Flight Sergeant (retd) Michael Hartley, coordinator of volunteers at the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Mr Lindsay Gordon.

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To the moon and back with Air Force

27/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1000 Views 0 Comments RAAF Reserve, RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre (RTAHC)

As coordinator of volunteers at the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre (RTAHC) since 2017, Flight Sergeant (retd) Michael Hartley is

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster prepares to airdrop construction and camp equipment and stores to Bunger Hills, Antarctica, as part of Operation Southern Discovery. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by David Knoff.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Army and RAAF team up for special Antarctic air drop

09/01/202315/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2382 Views 0 Comments Army No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, C-17A Globemaster III, No. 36 Squadron

Ending 2022 on a high, 18 soldiers from Army’s 176 Air Dispatch Squadron learnt new skills to further enable the

Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16U Fighting Falcon and Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II conduct a flight together during Exercise Pitch Black 2022. ROKAF photo.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF and ROKAF sign in-air refuelling coop agreement

03/11/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2093 Views 0 Comments Republic of Korea Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force and the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) have signed an arrangement formalising their cooperation

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman and Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. sign the Joint Vision Statement in Washington, DC. Photo by Andy Morataya.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Royal Australian and US Air Forces strengthen partnership

30/09/202203/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2009 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, US Air Force

The future of the longstanding relationship between the Royal Australian Air Force and the US Air Force was further strengthened

Combat controllers from No. 4 Squadron parachute into Mount Bundey training area in the Northern Territory during Exercise Diamond Storm. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Connecting air and ground

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1611 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, C-130J Hercules, Exercise Diamond Storm, No. 37 Squadron, No. 4 Squadron

A C-130J Hercules became a speck in the sky for a team of No. 4 Squadron combat controllers as they

Air Force has welcomed Air Vice-Marshal Darren Goldie as the new Air Commander Australia, who was formally appointed during the Change of Command Ceremony on April 7. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

ADF People

Air Commander Australia change of hands

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2478 Views 0 Comments RAAF Glenbrook

Air Force has welcomed Air Vice-Marshal Darren Goldie as the new Air Commander Australia, who was formally appointed during the

Air Force Heritage Flight aircraft the Spitfire (bottom of photo) and Avenger (top) flying in formation with Texans from the Central Flying School at Ohakea. NZDF photo.

New Zealand News

New Zealand launches Air Force Heritage Flight

03/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3290 Views 0 Comments

New Zealand’s military aviation heritage will now be on regular display throughout the country with the establishment of the four

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon from No. 11 Squadron prepares to be refuelled by a United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during a training mission near the Philippine Sea. Story by Bettina Mears. Photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Preston.

News Royal Australian Air Force USA

RAAF and USAF air-to-air refuelling training

31/03/202203/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1606 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, US Air Force

Maintaining the capability edge, Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft and crews from No. 11 Squadron forward-deployed to RAAF

Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton, and Chiefs of Air and Space from various countries.

ADF News Royal Australian Air Force

Successful Air and Space Power Conference

25/03/202231/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2287 Views 0 Comments

National and international leaders and experts from military, academia and aerospace industry met in Canberra last week for the biennial

Leading Seaman Esler Cartledge in the galley on board HMAS Sirius during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 21. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Pair aboard at start and end of ship’s service

13/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2107 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sirius, Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021

Two sailors in HMAS Sirius on the ship’s final deployment before being decommissioned were part of the ship’s commissioning crew

United States Marines conduct a simulated wartime airfield scenario at the rear of a Royal Australian Air Force No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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HIMARS first for Australian and US Air Force

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1822 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A Globemaster III is the first non-US nation to provide rapid air mobility to

E-7A Wedgetail aircraft prepares to depart for flying operation at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Bettina Mears. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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E-7A Wedgetail controlling the air, land and sea

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1708 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Air power has been on display with two RAAF E-7A Wedgetail aircraft from No. 2 Squadron, based at RAAF Base

The Commander's Pennant for Air Task Group 630 is passed from outgoing commander Wing Commander Ric Peapell, left, to the incoming commander Wing Commander Alexander Cave. Photo by Glen McCarthy.

Middle East News Royal Australian Air Force

Change of command for Air Task Group 630

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1752 Views 0 Comments

Command of Air Task Group 630 in the Middle East was on July 25 handed to Wing Commander Alexander Cave