Air Force news

Australian Army Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and New Zealand Army personnel confirm target coordinates while conducting training serials at the Townsville Field Training Area in QLD, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: LACW Emma Schwenke
24 Jul 2021
Army, Air Force
News

Calling for bombs via comms

Australian, New Zealand and US Joint Terminal Attack Controllers coordinate explosive effects on TS21.

Capability & technology
Gunner Nathan Wood, of the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, observes a target during the RBS 70 man-portable air defence missile system training serial at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
22 Jul 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Striking in a new way

The ADF's newest warfighting concept, multi-domain strike, is on show at Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
Former commanders and No. 32 Squadron members celebrated the 32nd birthday of the squadron's re-formation at RAAF Base East Sale. Photo: Petty Officer Rick Prideaux
21 Jul 2021
Air Force
News

Veterans celebrate 32 Squadron’s birthday

No. 32 Squadron has celebrated the 32nd birthday of its re-formation by honouring its last remaining WWII veteran.

People & service
Private Supachai Kladpin, of the 10th Force Support Battalion, cooks meals in the Camp Growl kitchen in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
21 Jul 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Talisman Sabre stomachs won’t growl

Members from 1st Catering Company are providing meals for hundreds of troops at Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
Humanitarian aid equipment is loaded into a No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III aircraft bound for Fiji. Photo: Sergeant Ben Dempster
21 Jul 2021
Air Force
News

COVID response continues in Fiji

The ADF is supporting Australia's friends in the region during the pandemic.

Alliances & relationships
Bindal Elder Uncle Alfred Smallwood welcomes Exercise Talisman Sabre participants to country with a traditional smoking ceremony at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Photo: Lauren Larking
20 Jul 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Welcome to Country for Talisman Sabre participants

It was a new experience for many international military personnel who gathered for the Welcome to Country at Talisman Sabre. 

Exercises & training
Air Force members of Distributed Ground Station – Australia at work in the lead-up to last year’s virtual Exercise Coalition Virtual Flag. Artificial intelligence is set to help intelligence analysts. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
20 Jul 2021
Air Force
News

Ai technology helping sort intelligence data

Intelligence analysts at No. 83 Squadron are working with scientists to develop artificial intelligence technology.

Capability & technology
Squadron Leader Nicholas Willers, left, and Warrant Officer Martin Johns during the challenge at RAAF Base Williamtown.
19 Jul 2021
Air Force
News

Pushing for mental health awareness

Personnel from RAAF Base Williamtown have completed a push-up challenge to help raise awareness of mental health.

People & service
Australian Army pilot Captain David Fileman, of No. 4 Squadron, with a PC-21 aircraft during TS21 at RAAF Base Townsville. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
17 Jul 2021
Army, Air Force
News

Army pilot speaks Air Force lingo

Captain David Fileman is an Army helicopter pilot working in RAAF's No. 4 Squadron, deployed on TS21. 

Exercises & training
Aircraft fitter Aircraftman Blake Schober, from No.11 Squadron, left, and Airbus maintenance team member Daiman Gordon inspect the fuselage of a P-8A Poseidon at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price
16 Jul 2021
Air Force
News

Industry link keeps Poseidon flying

Partnerships are critical to the success and sustainment of the P-8A Poseidon platform.

Capability & technology
Air traffic controller Flight Lieutenant Amy Tinto, from No. 452 Squadron, in front of the air traffic control tower at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
15 Jul 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Talisman Sabre ramping up in the sky

The skies above Townsville are buzzing with military aircraft during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021.

Exercises & training
The Air Force team helping keep international freight moving Air Vice Marshal Margaret Staib, left, Squadron Leader Chris Ford, Warrant Officer Jodi Peck, Squadron Leader Andrew Lightfoot and Group Captain Louise Burstow. Photo: Sergeant Kirk Peacock
15 Jul 2021
Air Force
News

Keeping international freight moving

A dedicated team of logistics experts is ensuring vital freight is transported in and out of Australia during the pandemic.

Relief & assistance