Air Force news

An F-35A tests put the Dura-Base matting during the two-week trial of the temporary surface at RAAF Base Tindal, NT.
26 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

More than surface value

Innovation in Air Force is helping deliver effective air power, with a new pavement surface now being trialled.

Capability & technology
Royal Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controller Sergeant Craig Clarke changes his radio's frequency during live fire serials as part of Exercise Black Dagger 2024.
26 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Sun and surf on exchange

UK Royal Air Force Sergeant Craig Clarke ticks off a key item on his bucket list while on exchange in Australia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle is a new Indigenous Champion within Defence. Photo: Rodney Braithwaite
25 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Championing First Nations peoples in Defence

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has been appointed as a new Indigenous Champion.

Community engagement | People & service
World War 2 RAAF Veteran Mr Cyril Rothall, who served with 3 Airfield Construction Squadron, celebrates his 100th birthday. Photo: Mr Nicholas Gunn
25 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

WW2 veteran ‘Flying Shovel’ celebrates centenary

Aviators share in the 100th birthday celebrations of a RAAF veteran who served in World War 2.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clinton with Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Gardner, Corporal Melany Stummer, Leading Aircraftwoman Riley Biedermann and Leading Aircraftwoman Rachael Hoey.
25 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Bonding for a better future

Air Force units band together to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation during October.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A Philippine Air Force member works with a RAAF combat controller during Exercise Havoc Strike at Bulahdelah near RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Image has been modified for security.
25 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Controller training a success at Havoc Strike

RAAF’s 4 Squadron hosts the Philippine and Royal Thai Air Forces for important multilateral training.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
France, Germany and New Zealand joins Australia and other nations for Operation Olympic Defender to ensure that space is secure, and remains accessible for future generations.
22 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

More nations combine to defend space

France, Germany and New Zealand join Australia and other nations for Operation Olympic Defender.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
RAAF Warrant Officer Michael Allison (centre left) guides Royal Thai Armed Forces personnel through a sports injury management first aid workshop as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.
22 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Decades of friendship

ADF and Royal Thai Armed Forces personnel exchange skills and knowledge during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024.

Alliances & relationships
Flight Lieutenant Jill Brix, third from left, at the third Wildlife Hazard Management training workshop at Adisutjipto Air Force Base, Yogyakarta.
22 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Progressing aviation safety around the region

An Australian aviator has represented RAAF at an Indonesian Air Force training workshop in Yogyakarta.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Corporal Matthew Johnson watches over a recruit trialing the new fitness test standard Wattbike at RAAF Base Wagga, NSW.
22 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Watts new with the Air Force fitness test

Recruits at 1 Recruit Training Unit are among the first aviators to be tested under the new Air Force Physical Fitness Test.

Sports, health & wellbeing
75 Squadron led a 10-day G-Wagon training course along the rugged Gibb River Road. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Lloyd Burbage
21 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Off-road training on notorious Gibb River Road

Avionics technicians, security forces, medics, dog handlers and a chef went on a 10-day outback adventure in G-Wagons.

Exercises & training
Defence Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General Susan Coyle addresses the annual Military Communications and Information Systems Conference in Canberra.
20 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
Editorial

Partnering with industry at the wider frontiers

Space and cyber were at the forefront of Defence's engagement in the annual Military Communications and Information Systems Conference.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership