A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft receives fuel from a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport over Iraq as part of the Air Task Group for Op Okra.
05 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Air-to-air refuellers keep Operation Okra flying

RAAF's versatile KC-30A capability over Iraq saves the bacon of Australian pilots and allies alike.

Operations & missions | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftwoman Amanda Crowley instructs a Federation of International Touch Football referee course during the ADF sports training program in Papua New Guinea.
04 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Strengthening PNG’s sporting future through ADF partnership

Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) sporting community is set to benefit from enhanced training, accreditation, and development opportunities through the…

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Stand-up comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann performs at Camp Baird Headquarters in the Middle East for deployed ADF personnel during the Forces Entertainment Tour.
04 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Comedian's admiration for troops is no joke

Australian comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann performs in the Middle East during the Forces Entertainment Tour.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot Captain Nakanishi, United States Air Force pilot Lieutenant Mike Watson and Royal Australian Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Ryan Turner in front of an F-35A Lightning II during Exercise Cope North 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
04 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Lightning strikes thrice in trilateral exercise

Australia, the United States and Japan integrate fifth-generation air warfare capabilities for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Private Charles Laidlaw, left, pins his opponent to win his match at the Canberra International Open judo tournament in Goulburn.
04 Mar 2025
Army, Air Force
News

ADF judokas put opponents on the mat

Army father-and-son duo win gold and Air Force black belt wins bronze in international open judo tournament.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Gunners from 102nd Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery participate in the re-enactment of the Bombing of Darwin, amid red smoke and haze.
28 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Darwin bombing a call to defend the north

Japanese dropped more bombs in the February 19, 1942 raid than on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Leading logistics officials from the Royal Australian Air Force and the United States Air Force gather after site visits at RAAF Base Darwin.
27 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Allies eye key logistics sites in Australia's north

RAAF and USAF officials tour Australia's north to identify potential operating sites for logistical support.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, in RAAF blue service dress, speaks with guests at the Bombing of Darwin memorial unveiling at RAAF Base Darwin.
27 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Air Force salutes sacrifice in WW2 attack

On the 83rd anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin, two memorials were unveiled at RAAF Base Darwin.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
The Foreign Forces Desert Immersion Course instructs military personnel in Bedouin culture and desert tactics, techniques and procedures.
26 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

UAE survival training taps into Bedouin skills

Military personnel have seized a chance to enhance their skills through a one-of-a-kind tactical desert training course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft departs during Exercise Cope North 25, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
25 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Tankers band together

Australian, Japanese and American refuelling aircraft keep thirsty jets in the sky during Exercise Cope North.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Navy officers, Commander Adam Shortis and Commander Stephanie Foulkes at the Defence Communications Area Master Station Australia's hand over of command at HMAS Harman.
25 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Central comms team never sleeps

Defence Communications Area Master Station Australia maintains a 24/7 watch, defending the cyber terrain.

Capability & technology | People & service
A RAAF 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet pilot, weapons systems officer and ground crew member meet for pre-flight checks during Exercise Red Flag Nellis 25-1 in Nevada, US.
25 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Groundbreaking teamwork for technicians in Nevada

Exercises Red Flag and Bamboo Eagle enhance interoperability in US-UK-Australian Air Force ground operations.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training