Air Force news

French Navy Detachment Commander Rémi and Royal Australian Air Force Detachment Commander Squadron Leader Jordon Sander shake hands in front of a French fighter jet at RAAF Base Darwin.r Exercise Rastaban 25.
11 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Exercise links RAAF and French Navy flyers in Darwin

The Royal Australian Air Force strengthens collaboration alongside France’s Carrier Strike Group.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army personnel from 5th Aviation Regiment load stores into a CH-47F Chinook in support of the North Queensland flood relief efforts.
10 Feb 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Aviation assets support Ingham community

Choppers have taken to the sky to provide vital aircraft support in response to the North Queensland floods.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Simon Tapply, pictured in uniform, was awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2025 Australia Day awards.
06 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force analyst honoured for tactical acumen

Aviator awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal for transforming Air Force evaluation of enemy tactics.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Colonel Scottie Morris, seated at a table with Captain Brett Westcott signs over command of ADF's Headquarters Middle East., during the transfer of authority on 9 December 2024.
05 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Captain takes command in Middle East

Command of the only permanent ADF headquarters outside of Australia has changed hands.

Ceremonies & events | Operations & missions
A restored Royal Australian Air Force Vampire aircraft at the History and Heritage Centre at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
05 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Return of the Vampire

RAAF’s 23 Squadron has acquired its first aircraft after a 65-year break from flying: a 1950s-era Vampire.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Leading Aircraftwoman Desiree Stafford and her daughter Aircraftwoman Pani Davidson during the interstate ADF Basketball championships at RAAF Williams, Victoria.
03 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Battling for family bragging rights

Mother and daughter face off as NSW teams come out on top at ADF Basketball grand finals.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Sean Grimmond.
31 Jan 2025
Air Force
News

Invictus Games success has only just begun

The Invictus Games might not have started yet, but Sean Grimmond already counts his involvement as a win.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Wing Commander Ross Mitchell, left, accepts command of Aeronautical Information Service – Air Force from Wing Commander Michael Lyden at the change of command ceremony, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne.
31 Jan 2025
Air Force
News

New leadership to ensure continued excellence

Command of the Aeronautical Information Services – Air Force has officially been handed over.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
When not cooking aboard HMAS Brisbane, Leading Aircraftman Jin Seo is posted to the Australian Federation Guard in Canberra.
31 Jan 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Welcome sea change for Air Force chef

Leading Aircraftman Jin Seo has been living and working like a Navy chef onboard HMAS Brisbane.

People & service
Warrant Officer Vanessa Schneider is appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the Military Division during the Australia Day Honours.
30 Jan 2025
Air Force
News

Warrant officer helps others to see their worth

People-focused leadership leads aviator to be appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Australian Army Gunners from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery fire a 21 Gun Salute under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
29 Jan 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF puts on a show for Australia Day

The ADF put on a show for Sydneysiders during Australia Day 2025 festivities on the harbour.

Ceremonies & events
Crew of the A2-487 Iroqouis at a village near Garaina, PNG seeking witnesses to the crash of a RAAF Caribou in August 1972.
29 Jan 2025
Air Force
News

Service above and beyond

Air Force crew members who risked their lives on a rescue mission in PNG receive commendations for their bravery.

Awards & recognition | Commemoration & history