(L-R) Cadet Warrant Officer Mahi Gohil, Cadet Sergeant Fergus Yim, Cadet Under Officer Janethri Koralagma and Cadet Warrant Officer Jackson Burns throw paper planes during the Australian International Airshow 2025 at Avalon.
26 Mar 2025
Air Force
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Cadets share their passions at Avalon

The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) showcased their talents with a display at the Australian International Airshow 2025.

Community engagement | People & service
RAAF Leading Aircraftwoman Madison Tough hits the ball during the Australian Federal Police Baseball Championships in Canberra 2025.
26 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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A home run for ADF baseball

The ADF Diamond Sports baseball team hit it out of the park at the Australian Federal Police Baseball Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet lands at the Australian International Airshow 2025.
26 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Salute to 15 years of Super Hornet combat excellence

Versatile and powerful multi-role fighter bridges generations from legendary F-111 to F-35A Lightning II.

Capability & technology | People & service
(L-R) Royal Australian Air Force, Warrant Office of the Air Force Ralph Clifton, Mr Gary Walsh, Mr Rodney Ticler, Mr David Gardner, and Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, DSC, CSC, OAM, at the unveiling of a recently restored P-40E Kittyhawk at RAAF Base Point Cook.
25 Mar 2025
Air Force
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RAAF restores historic 'tyrant'

P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90, aka Ming the Merciless, restored to its former glory by mechanical super heroes.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Aircraftwoman Kiera Proctor stands with Commanding Officer of 1 Recruit Training Unit Wing commander Jodie Mason after her graduation ceremony.
25 Mar 2025
Air Force
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Aviators make hometown proud

Two Gympie locals find each other at RAAF Base Wagga, 15 hours away.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
The Royal Australian Air Force's newest aircraft the F-35A Lightning II (right) and F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation with No. 100 Squadron CA-18 Mustang and a Supermarine Spitfire MK VIII at the Australian International Airshow 2025.
25 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Swan formation takes flight, featuring past and present

Heritage aircraft fly in a formation with the next generation of air power for the first time.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
DSTG Engineer Darin Roberts attaches a radio frequency cable to the engineering model spacecraft during anechoic chamber testing at REDARC Defence & Space.
24 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Satellite passes the ultimate test

Defence scientists and engineers launch the Buccaneer Main Mission satellite after years of preparation.

Capability & technology
A No.6 Squadron EA-18G Growler conducts a proof of arrest using the tactical aircraft arrestor system during the Australian International Air Show 2025, at Avalon Airport.
24 Mar 2025
Air Force
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Catching fast jets as they touch down

A safety harness to catch fast jets as they land has passed its test at the Australian International Airshow.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet lands at the Australian International Airshow 2025.
24 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Air show cleared for take-off

The Australian International Airshow 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
Leading Aircraftwoman Leah Duncan, a network technician from No. 1 Combat Communications Squadron, monitors radar equipment at the Australian International Airshow 2025.
23 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

From beaches to bandwidth

Leading Aircraftwoman Leah Duncan goes from graphic design to operating communication networks.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
The Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes conduct an aerial display at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.
21 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Air Force generations on display

Aircraft from the last 80 years fire up in readiness for the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
(Left to right) Flying Officer Casey-Lee Rebellato, Flying Officer Ema Kobayakawa and Flight Lieutenant Kaylee Verrier are recipients of Australian Defence Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Awards for 2024.
21 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Aviators named emerging young leaders

Three high-achieving aviators have been recognised as role models for other young people in defence.

Awards & recognition