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Aircraft from participating countries, including RAAF, line up on the runway for an elephant walk during Operation Christmas Drop 24.
20 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

RAAF crew makes historic Christmas drop

An Air Force C130-J has made its first airdrop over the Republic of Palau during Operation Christmas Drop.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell presents Group Captain Katherine Bennell-Pegg with her appointment into the Royal Australian Air Force Reserves during a ceremony in Canberra.
20 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Down to Earth asset for Air Force

Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been appointed a reservist Group Captain in the RAAF.

Capability & technology | People & service
An Air Force Hawk-127 aircraft, operated by 76 Squadron, conducts a flypast during the 2024 ADFA graduation parade. Photo: Kasumi Hamon
20 Dec 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Graduates march towards their future

Armed with world-class education and training, the newest ADF graduates are ready to serve their country.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Australian citizens board a RAAF C-17A flight home at Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, following the Vanuatu earthquake.
20 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF supports Vanuatu earthquake response

RAAF aircraft have returned citizens to Australia and carried humanitarian assistance teams to Vanuatu in the wake of the Port Vila earthquake.

Relief & assistance
ADF personnel deployed on Operation Manitou, at Naval Support Activity in Bahrain. Photo: LCPL Andrew Shaw
20 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia takes leading role in Middle East maritime security

As part of a multinational task force, ADF is helping plan and manage missions in the Middle East region.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Personnel from the Forcas Defesa Timor Lorosae (Timor Leste Defence Force) conduct a live-fire range shoot at Robertson Barracks while being mentored by Australian Army soldiers.
20 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Timorese soldiers buddy up with Australian counterparts

Women from the Timor Leste Defence Force take part in a gender development program with the ADF.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Number 277 Phase 2 ADF Intermediate Pilots’ Course members assembled on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia ahead of their graduation.
20 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Flying times ahead for graduates

Student pilots receive their wings as they graduate from 2 Flying Training School.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Flight Lieutenant Jason Bomm and his son, Corporal Nicholas Bomm, at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.
20 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Two generations, one mission

A father and son are serving together in Malaysia while supporting Operation Gateway.

Operations & missions | People & service
ADF Chefs, (L to R) Private Pieter Jongkryg, Aircraftman William Lindsay and Able Seaman Chris Lyne preparing dessert at the RAAF Base Amberley Mess.
20 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sharpening skills anywhere

Army chefs get the chance to cook up a storm in RAAF kitchens.

People & service
Patron of the ADF Cadets General (retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove addresses a group of ADF cadets during the leadership theory sessions at the second annual ADF Cadets Triservice Leadership Summit in Canberra.
19 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Another successful year for the ADF Cadets

Patron of the ADF Cadets Sir Peter Cosgrove reflects on some of the cadet activities of 2024.

Awards & recognition | People & service
P-8A Poseidon pilot Flight Lieutenant James Lowing prior to departing Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth on an Operation Gateway mission.
19 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

On watch above the seas

Captaining a P-8A Poseidon has been a long-time dream realised for Flight Lieutenant James Lowing.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Leading Aircraftman Izak Ford explains some of the characteristics of a RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet with a Defence Indigenous Youth Program participant at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
19 Dec 2024
Army, Air Force
News

First look behind the scenes

Indigenous students get a behind-the-scenes look at life in the ADF as part of Exercise First Look.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
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