A F/A-18F Super Hornet from No. 1 Squadron conducts a low-level flypast over Cairns Esplanade, enthralling the local community during Exercise Crimson Dawn.
12 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Fast jets fill the northern skies

The next generation of fast-jet pilots have been training on F/A-18F Super Hornets in Cairns and Townsville on Exercise Crimson Dawn.

Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Coen Henry, an Indigenous Liaison Officer at RAAF Base Williamtown, stands at the Yarning Circle, which is painted in a colour scheme representing the local Worimi people.
12 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

'Blak, loud and proud'

For a flight lieutenant, NAIDOC week is a chance to represent his community, culture and identity as a member of Air Force.

People & service
ADF dental assistant, Private Juliana De Veyra assists oral health therapist, Miss Athanasia Nikolakopoulos with cleaning procedure at Frankston Community Dental, Victoria.
12 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sinking their teeth into new placements

Defence and TAFE NSW have enabled dental assistants to complete a Certificate III that is recognised nationally.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Armament fitters from RAAF's 75 Squadron and US Marine Corps Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214 work together during Exercise Magpie Lightning.
11 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Swooping in to the Top End

Variants of the F-35 Lightning II, with aircraft from RAAF and the US Marine Corps, have trained together for Exercise Magpie Lightning.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Sergeant Hannah Freeman and Flying Officer Jack Tucker (right) join other aviators on a Navy-led innovation voyage on commercial vessel MV Offshore Solution.
11 Jul 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Aviators jump on board innovation voyage

Nine aviators participated in a Navy-led mission focusing on robotic and autonomous systems.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
RAAF Base Townsville base manager Jacinta Wallace, left, and Acting Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Townsville Wing Commander Paul Howell at the official opening of the new AAFCANS café in Building 53.
11 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Historic building serves members into the future

RAAF Base Townsville’s Army and Air Force Canteen Service café has a new home: a refurbished World War 2-era building.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Sergeant Nathan Butt holds his US Army Commendation Certificate and Medal, which he earned for exemplary technical liaison work while on Exercise RIMPAC 2022.
10 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

US recognises Australian's dedicated service

RAAF's Sergeant Nathan Butt has been awarded a US Army Commendation Medal for his work during Exercise RIMPAC in 2022.

Awards & recognition | People & service
From left, Vice Admiral Justin Jones, RAN, Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell and Lieutenant General Greg Bilton during the Headquarters Joint Operations Command handover ceremony at General John Baker Complex, Bungendore, on July 5.
10 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Venn diagram that shaped career of a top operator

Lieutenant General Bilton has concluded his career as the longest-serving Chief of Joint Operations on July 5.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Vice Admiral David Johnston, left, hands the flag to Air Marshal Robert Chipman.
09 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF's new second in command takes over

Vice Admiral David Johnston has handed the responsibility of Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force to Air Marshal Robert Chipman.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Wing Commander Greg Porche (second from right) and Republic of Singapore Air Force's detachment Group Commander Colonel Jonavan Ang (center) with members of both air forces and in front of an F-16D+ aircraft.
09 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Singaporeans welcomed to Pearce

Locals experienced the Republic of Singapore Air Force fighter aircraft being hosted at RAAF Base Pearce for four months.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Pilot Officer Hayden McMahon graduates from 274 Phase 2 ADF Intermediate Pilots’ Course with the S.J. Goble Memorial Trophy for most proficient pilot, and overall course dux.
09 Jul 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Pilot graduates off to a flying start

Bullsbrook, WA, turned on some of its finest weather for the 274 Phase 2 ADF Intermediate Pilots’ Course graduation parade.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Flight Lieutenant Rob Iglesias speaks during a Gender in Military Operations symposium at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
09 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Rethinking airbase security through a gender lens

A transformative Gender in Military Operations training program is enhancing education for Air Force security forces.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training