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Personnel, aircraft and assets at RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Blake Thompson.

5500 flight hours and 2000 sorties on Talisman Sabre

29/07/202503/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2941 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

From the roar of fighter jets cutting through the clouds, to the steady hum of surveillance aircraft scanning vast ocean

HMAS Sydney transits as part of the double carrier formation, UK Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales and US Navy’s George Washington Carrier Strike Group, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Photographer unknown.

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HMAS Sydney splits from TS25 – homeward bound

25/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1833 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

After participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre, Royal Australian Navy air warfare destroyer HMAS Sydney has started the journey home to

The latest cohort of Royal Australian Air Force pilots graduate from 76 Squadron Introductory Fighter Course at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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Ten out of 10 for fast-jet pilot training

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2399 Views 0 Comments Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter, Introductory Fighter Course (IFC), No. 76 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown

A full cohort of pilots has graduated from the challenging Introductory Fighter Course (IFC) at 76 Squadron for the first

An MQ-28A Ghost Bat takes off for flight testing during Exercise Carlsbad at RAAF Base Tindal. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Ghost Bat spreads its wings in Tindal

25/06/202529/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 9763 Views 0 Comments Exercise Carlsbad, MQ-28A Ghost Bat, RAAF Tindal

Exercise Carlsbad has wrapped up at RAAF Base Tindal after the successful deployment and operation of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat

Air Force aircraft technician Corporal Leigh Gammie discusses the F-35A Lightning II aircraft with veterans from the Merewether Hamilton Adamstown RSL sub-Branch at 3 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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RSL meets today’s RAAF

20/06/202522/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2344 Views 0 Comments No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown, RSL

Members of the Mereweather-Hamilton-Adamstown Returned and Services League (RSL) Sub-Branch attended RAAF Base Williamtown in May to experience today’s Royal

Members of the public have a close look at an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank at the Gallipoli Barracks Open Day 2023. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Letters to the Editor Thought provoking

Defence Open Day’s Purpose

19/05/2025 Greg Jarosch 3373 Views 0 Comments

Dear Contact Editor. Open days such as at Simpson Barracks are always thought provokers for some visitors, civilians, but it

F-35A Lightning II aircraft fly in formation along the Newcastle-region coast in NSW during Exercise Lightning Storm. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Former CAF says RAAF seriously deficient

17/04/202517/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4210 Views 4 Comments

“The Royal Australian Air Force must acquire a long-range strike bomber to fill a critical capability gap and enhance the

A RAAF F-35 Lightning II does a flypast during the Australian International Airshow at Avalon, Victoria. Photo by John Jennings.

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Australian International Air Show 2025 wrapped up

01/04/202504/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4698 Views 2 Comments

Chief of Air Force has praised the support of Royal Australian Air Force personnel who contributed to a hugely successful

Sam Boyd and his partner pose in front of an F-35 fighter after Mr Boyd's appointment as a RAAF officer, at No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

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Former US Navy pilot commissioned into RAAF

01/04/202501/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2373 Views 0 Comments

Former United States Navy F/A-18 pilot and contracted civilian F-35A simulator instructor Sam Boyd has been appointed an officer in

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet lands at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Salute to 15 years of Super Hornet combat excellence

26/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3288 Views 1 Comment Australian International Airshow, F/A-18F Super Hornet

Fifteen years have flown by since the Royal Australian Air Force welcomed a game-changing addition to its air combat fleet—the

The RAAF's newest aircraft, the F-35A Lightning II, right, and F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation with a 100 Squadron CA-18 Mustang and a Supermarine Spitfire MK VIII at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story b y Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircrafman Campbell Latch.

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Swan formation takes flight, featuring past and present

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2587 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, No. 100 Squadron

A CAC-18 Mustang and Supermarine Mk VIII Spitfire have flown in a formation with the next generation of air power

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet on the ground at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Air show cleared for take-off

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1960 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, Avalon Airshow

The Australian International Airshow 2025 is ready to welcome the public over three action-packed days, concluding a month of preparation.

A Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) is released from a No. 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet. Image supplied.

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Long Range Anti-Ship Missile certified for RAAF use

23/03/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3303 Views 1 Comment AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, LRASM

Australia has significantly upgrade the Australian Defence Force’s maritime strike capability following a successful live firing of the AGM-158C Long

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot Captain Nakanishi, United States Air Force pilot Lieutenant Mike Watson and Royal Australian Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Ryan Turner during Exercise Cope North 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Story by Flight Lieutenant Madeleine Magee. Photos: by Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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Lightning strikes thrice in Guam

04/03/202505/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2962 Views 0 Comments Andersen AFB, Exercise Cope North, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, No. 75 Squadron, US Air Force

For the first time, the Royal Australian Air Force, United States Air Force (USAF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF)

A Royal Australian Air Force 77 Squadron F-35A Lightning II aircraft on the Nellis Air Force Base flightline during Exercise Red Flag Nellis 25-1. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Aircraftwoman Laura Flowers.

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High stakes in Exercise Red Flag over Las Vegas

20/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 5105 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 77 Squadron, RAF, USAF

The Royal Australian Air Force has joined the United States military and Royal Air Force (RAF) in Exercise Red Flag

RAAF armament technicians load explosive ordnance on to an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Cope North 25, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Story by Flight Lieutenant Madeleine Magee. Photos by Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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Lightning crews drop bombshell in Guam

12/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3197 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cope North, F-35A Lightning II, GBU-39 small-diameter bombs, No. 75 Squadron

The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) 75 Squadron has launched into Exercise Cope North 25 with a bang, testing the

A RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft departs during Exercise Cope North 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Story by Flight Lieutenant Madeleine Magee. Photos by Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Lightning strikes in Guam

12/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3302 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Cope North, F-35A Lightning II, Guam, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 2 Squadron, No. 33 Squadron, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal, USAF

Hosted in the Indo-Pacific island of Guam, the last several iterations of Exercise Cope North have traditionally been an opportunity

A Royal Australian Air Force 77 Squadron F-35A Lightning II aircraft takes off from Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag Nellis. Story. y Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. US. Photos by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

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RAAF flies Red Flag over Nevada

11/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 5278 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, EA-18G Growler, Exercise Red Flag, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 41 Wing, No. 77 Squadron

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken to the skies for Exercise Red Flag Nellis 25-1 with its biggest

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft from 2 Operational Conversion Unit takes to the sky for a mission during Exercise High Sierra, RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Flying Officer Madeleine Magee. Photos by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.

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Up, up and away for new pilots

13/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3535 Views 0 Comments Exercise Crimson Dawn, Exercise High Sierra, F-35A Lightning II, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF Townsville

The Royal Australian Air Force welcomed its newest F-35A Lightning II trainee fast jet pilots to Townsville as 2 Operational

An F-35A tests the Dura-Base matting during the two-week trial of the temporary surface at RAAF Base Tindal, NT. Story by John Noble.

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RAAF trials new airfield-extending surface mats

26/11/202428/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 4521 Views 0 Comments Dura-Base, No. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron, RAAF Tindal

Innovation in the Royal Australian Air Force is helping generate and deliver effective air power in Australia’s north with a