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C-17A Globemaster III aircraft of the RAAF 36 Squadron and United States Air Force 15th Wing on the 36 Squadron flight line at RAAF Base Amberley at the beginning of Exercise Global Dexterity. Photo: Corporal Kieren Whiteley
04 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Heavy lifters arrive down under

Exercise Global Dexterity has brought together aircraft from the US, UK and Australia for a series of air mobility training missions.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
 Crews and support personnel at NAF Atsugi base in Japan during Exercise AnnualEx 2023. Behind them are a RAAF P-8A Poseidon, left, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-1, centre, Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora, mid-ground, and United States Navy P-8 Poseidon, right.
04 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Joining forces in Japan

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon and 33 RAAF personnel have conducted two training exercises in Japan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Recipient of the 2023 Prince of Wales Award, Major Ryan Barwick, centre left, with his civilian employer, Jeff Batten of UBH group, and Major General Douglas Laidlaw at the ACT Prince of Wales Awards Ceremony at Government House.
04 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Four decades of supporting reservists

The recipients of the 2024 Prince of Wales Award have been announced as the scheme celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Awards & recognition | People & service
An F-35A Lightning II arriving at RAAF Base Townsville.
04 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

New pilots challenged during exercise

The final phase of Exercise High Sierra aimed to graduate the newest generation of fast-jet pilots.

Exercises & training
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from 1 Squadron takes off from RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Crimson Dawn.
04 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Crimson Dawn fills Tindal skies

After six months, weapons systems officers have graduated on the F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Tindal.

Exercises & training | People & service
 Flight Sergeant Nathan King, an Air Force Aircraft Technician from 37 Squadron, at his workstation, RAAF Base Richmond.
03 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Pushing through the pain

Flight Sergeant Nathan King was determined to get back his physical capabilities after losing the loss of two muscles in his left leg.

People & service
Incoming Commanding Officer 13 Squadron Wing Commander Lauren Guest, takes the salute during the handover parade at RAAF Base Darwin.
01 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Sunset parade marks new command

The 13 Squadron Change of Command parade marked the start of Wing Commander Lauren Guest’s tenure.

Ceremonies & events
Philippine Navy ships BRP Davao Del Sur, centre, and BRP Gregorio Del Pilar, back, conduct a maritime cooperative activity with HMAS Toowoomba during a regional presence deployment.
01 Dec 2023
Navy, Air Force
News

Partnerships strengthened in the Philippines

A maritime cooperative activity reinforced Australia's longstanding defence relationship with the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships
Personnel from 2 Security Forces Squadron walking on the tarmac to board a plane.
01 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Security in numbers for evacuation scenario

Officers from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force observed aviators taking part in stressful scenarios of aircraft security operations.

Exercises & training
Two KA350 King Air's fly over a Colours consecration parade at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria.
30 Nov 2023
Air Force
News

Colour parade marks milestone

A joint Colour Replacement Parade has been held at RAAF Base East Sale to mark the start of a new chapter for Air Force.

Ceremonies & events
RAAF Flight Lieutenant Abdul Khan at the Cricket NSW home grounds.
30 Nov 2023
Air Force
News

One good turn deserves another

Flight Lieutenant Abdul Khan dreamt of becoming an Air Force pilot before he knew the English word for plane.

People & service
Ex-United States Navy PBY5A Catalina 'Our Girl' being currently restored.
30 Nov 2023
Air Force
News

'Our Girl' tells local story

A historic aircraft handed over to Air Force is being restored to its original wartime configuration.

Commemoration & history
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