A military woman supervises another military woman shooting a gun.
21 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Recognising the people behind capability

The Recruit Instructor Allowance recognises military skills instructors and directing staff who help shape future aviators.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Military personnel exit an aircraft stationed on the tarmac.
21 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

P-8A Poseidons' happy hunting in the Pacific

Air Force's P-8A Poseidons strengthen maritime approaches and surveillance capability at Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A military member speaks to an unseen audience from a podium.
20 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aligned for industry success

A Defence + Industry conference inspires action on capability delivery, supply chain resilience and trusted partnerships.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership
A civilian and a military member stand before a collection of international flags and an Indigenous painting of a kangaroo.
20 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Culture, connection and partnership

An Indigenous artist links ancestral stories, Country and the Air Force in his painting for Exercise Pitch Black.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
A large aircraft is silhouetted against a setting sun on a tarmac with a small vehicle near it.
17 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Air power starts here

Support teams at RAAF Base Amberley enable Exercise Pitch Black operations across northern Australia.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A group of military personnel standing together on the tarmac is aircraft in the background.
17 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Multinational air power takes over the Top End

Nineteen partner nations are welcomed to the Top End to mark the start of Exercise Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Air Force member holding orange paddles stands in front of a large aircraft on the tarmac.
17 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Touchdowns continue in Darwin

Air forces from across the globe converge in the Northern Territory for Exercise Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
A woman in camouflage uniform points at maps on wall-mounted screens.
16 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Mission drives Defence innovation

Mission-driven innovation is a focus of the Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit pitch day.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A man in a suit sitting down while holding a booklet up.
16 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Unlocking further potential for defence industry

Defence bolsters Australia’s sovereign defence capability with the release of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Flight Lieutenant Oscar Borton stands on the tarmac in front of a P-8A Poseidon conducting a pre-flight check prior to a mission at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
16 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Teamwork takes flight

Aviators from 92 Wing demonstrated the power of teamwork on Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Exercises & training
An aircraft takes off from the runway.
16 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

A warm welcome for the first arrivals

The Philippine Air Force are the first to join RAAF in Australia for the international exercise, Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man with the number 736 on his chest runs atop a mountain with a water source winding below.
15 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Kiwi runs for homeless charity

A New Zealand aviator working in the ADF funnels his passion for running into aid for homelessness in Victoria.

Sports, health & wellbeing