Sam Boyd receives his Certificate of Appointment from Officer Commanding 81 Wing, Group Captain Stewart Seeney, during a ceremony at RAAF Base Williamtown.
28 Mar 2025
Air Force
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Mid-career entry captures fast jet skills

A former US Navy pilot and civilian F-35A simulator instructor has been appointed an officer of the RAAF.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
US Army personnel on the ramp of a RAAF C-27J Spartan overlooking Kwajalein Atoll.
27 Mar 2025
Air Force
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Spartan supports fisheries patrol in Marshall Islands

An ADF team works with regional partners in the Pacific to detect and deter illegal fishing activity.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Sergeant Paul Scandura of 19 Squadron supervises Locally Engaged Civilians building aircraft pallets in support of a Rifle Company Butterworth rotation.
27 Mar 2025
Air Force
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Enablers upgrade skills for air power

Locally engaged civilians complete the inaugural Foreign National Air Terminal Operator course at RMAF Butterworth.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Military Working Dog Handlers from RAAF Base Tindal, Corporal Jesse Beard (Left) with his dog Xon and Corporal Natasha Blackman with her dog Onix at the Australian International Airshow 2025.
27 Mar 2025
Air Force
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Dogs truly are a handler's best friend

Military working dog, Onix, and handler are stealing the spotlight at their first Australian International Airshow with a crowd pleasing tactical…

Community engagement | People & service
(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
News

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