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Keeping watch over shipping routes

03/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3198 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Gateway, P-8A Poseidon, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

The latest iteration of Operation Gateway – Australia’s longest running Defence operation – has successfully concluded following a P-8A Poseidon

RAAF maintenance personnel from 11 Squadron conduct post-flight checks on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at Roland Garros Airport, Réunion. Story by Flight Lieutenant Glen Paul. Photos by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

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RAAF Poseidon’s first visit to French-held Réunion Island

27/03/202430/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 4401 Views 0 Comments French Armed Forces, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

Against the picturesque backdrop of the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime

The United States Navy P-8 Poseidon, the Indian Navy P-8 Poseidon, the Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kawasaki P-1 and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon, from No. 11 Squadron, on the flight line in Guam whilst deployed for Exercise Sea Dragon. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall.

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Exercise Sea Dragon 2024 in Guam

02/02/202403/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3880 Views 0 Comments Exercise Sea Dragon, Guam, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

Australia showcased its robust relationships and commitment to maritime security during Exercise Sea Dragon 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base

Crews and support personnel at NAF Atsugi base in Japan during Exercise AnnualEx 2023. Behind them are a RAAF P-8A Poseidon, left, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-1, centre, Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora, mid-ground, and United States Navy P-8 Poseidon, right. Photo: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet.

Japan News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF P-8A Poseidon training in Japan

05/12/202312/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4270 Views 0 Comments Exercise Annualex, Exercise Nichi Gou Trident (NGT), HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon and 33 personnel from 11 Squadron have conducted two training exercises at Naval Air Facility (NAF)

Philippine Navy ships BRP Davao Del Sur, centre, and BRP Gregorio Del Pilar, back, conduct a maritime cooperative activity with HMAS Toowoomba during a regional presence deployment. Story by Squadron Leader Bel Culley.

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Partnerships strengthened in the Philippines

01/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2959 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, Philippine Navy, Regional Presence Deployment

The Philippines and Australia share a longstanding and deep defence relationship – working side by side for more than 70

Leading Seaman Ruben Villis marshals personnel from JS Sazanami’s embarked Super Auk helicopter as it prepares to take-off from HMAS Brisbane during a cross-deck in the Philippine Sea as part of Exercise Nichi Gou Trident. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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ADF assets join Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force exercise

30/11/202305/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2912 Views 0 Comments Exercise Nichi Gou Trident (NGT), HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Toowoomba, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, P-8A Poseidon, Regional Presence Deployment

Naval and air assets from the ADF recently joined forces with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for Exercise Nichi

HMAS Toowoomba personnel stand at ease at the forecastle as the ship arrives at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, for Exercise Haedoli Wallaby. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Dolphins and wallabies unite in South Korea

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4722 Views 0 Comments Exercise Haedoli Wallaby, HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk, P-8A Poseidon, Republic of Korea Navy

In waters near Ulsan, naval and air assets from Australia and South Korea combined to test maritime warfare skills and build

Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy MP, during the announcement to boost the RAAF's fleet of 14 Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol and Response aircraft at RAAF Fairbairn. Photo by Jay Cronan.

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Boost for maritime patrol and response fleet

20/09/202321/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3003 Views 0 Comments MC-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Fairbairn

The ADF will acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system and upgrade its fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime

The Indian Navy P-8I Neptune crew with RAAF personnel. Story and photos by Flying Officer Michael Thomas.

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Finding common ground in the west

15/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2491 Views 0 Comments Indian Navy, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Base Pearce

For the first time, an Indian Navy P-8I Neptune has conducted operations from RAAF Base Pearce. CAPTION: The Indian Navy P-8I

Leading Aircraftwoman Buj Nike and Flying Officer Lincoln Rolfe stand in front of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Private Dean Armstrong

ADF People

From Toowoomba to the skies

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2053 Views 0 Comments Exercise Malabar, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Edinburgh

Toowoomba-born Leading Aircraftwoman Buj Nike and local Flying Officer Lincoln Rolfe chose the high life when they decided to join

An example of aircraft to benefit from the Delphi system, a RAAF P-8A Poseidon takes off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Hawaii during Exercise RIMPAC 2022. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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AI driven fleet management improves aviator efficiency

17/08/202326/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3046 Views 0 Comments Delphi, DSTG, National Science Week, P-8A Poseidon, Plan Jericho

One of the most innovative and forward-looking projects under the Jericho Disruption Innovation Program is already assisting aviators and enhancing

Participants in the Defence Teaming Centre's Defence Industry Leadership Course 2023 on the flightline at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet and Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Teaming up to boost defence industry leadership

11/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2481 Views 0 Comments Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP), No. 92 Wing, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

The opportunity to combine theoretical learning with hands-on experience was too good to miss for participants of the Defence Industry

An RNZAF P-8A Poseidon at RNZAF Base Ohakea. RNZAF's Poseidon fleet is now operational, taking over the role carried out by P-3 Orions for the past 57 years. RNZDF photo supplied.

New Zealand News

New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon fleet now operational

01/07/202330/06/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3380 Views 0 Comments P-8A Poseidon, RNZAF, Royal New Zealand Air Force

After four years preparing to operate and maintain the new Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol

RAAF Squadron Leader Christopher Godfrey was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Warrant Officer Gillian Kennedy.

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Honour fuels pride in aviator’s work

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2639 Views 0 Comments Honours List, King Charles III, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

Receiving a birthday honour from newly crowned King Charles III is an award RAAF Squadron Leader Christopher Godfrey will treasure.

A P-8A Poseidon from 11 Squadron departs RAAF Base Darwin for an Exercise Albatross AusIndo mission. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

TNI-AU and RAAF join forces for Aussie-based exercise

01/06/202301/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2816 Views 0 Comments Albatross Ausindo, Indonesia, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, TNI-AU

Flying together over Australia’s northern oceans, aircrew from the Royal Australian Air Force’s 11 Squadron and 5 Squadron from Tentara

RAAF Tactical Coordinator Flight Lieutenant Brad Jolly, centre, at his station on-board a P-8A Poseidon during Operation Argos 2023. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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RAAF’s eyes in the sky on North Korea sanctions

24/03/202326/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3020 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Argos, P-8A Poseidon

RAAF personnel have helped to monitor and deter illegal ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned goods into North Korea as part of

RAAF pilot Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson in the cockpit of a P-8A Poseidon prior to departing for a maritime surveillance mission. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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Captaining aircraft on Operation Argos

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2932 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Argos, P-8A Poseidon

Deploying on Operation Argos to Okinawa, Japan, for the third time, Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson reflected on her progression from

Members of the first P-8A Poseidon Depot Maintenance at RAAF Base Edinburgh including front second from left, Boeing Defence Australia P-8A Program Manager, David Kleinitz, and front right, Officer Commanding 92 Wing, Group Captain Paul Carpenter. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Depot-level Poseidon maintenance milestone in Adelaide

17/03/202320/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3776 Views 0 Comments Boeing, No. 92 Wing, P-8A Poseidon

The completion of the first depot maintenance on Royal Australian Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South

Warrant Officer Paul Gregory, left, with Flight Lieutenant Bradley McMaster, celebrates achieving over 9000 flying hours of service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet.

ADF People

Experience and knowledge for the next generation

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2464 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

Warrant Officer Paul Gregory has spent 36 years accumulating a wealth of experience in the RAAF, achieving more than 9000

Royal Australian Air Force airborne electronics analyst Corporal Steven Doyle displays the P-8A Poseidon while at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Avalon on the radar

07/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2411 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, No. 11 Squadron, No. 92 Wing, P-8A Poseidon

Airborne electronics analyst (AEA) Corporal Steven Doyle, along with members of 11 Squadron and 92 Wing, showcased Australia’s multi-mission maritime