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Aeronautical Life Support Fitter Corporal Caitlin Russ repositions a Flightline spill kit as part of her role as the 11 Squadron Hazardous Chemicals Substance Advisor at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA.
09 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Safety-committed corporal's star shines bright

Corporal Caitlin Russ is named Enlisted Aviator of the Year for her commitment to safety and peer support.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Members of the Air Force Bowls Association compete in the Day in the Gardens lawn bowls tournament at Kensington-Marryatville Bowls Club, SA.
09 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Skills tested over lawn bowls

Air Force Bowls Association members compete in the 'Day in the Gardens' lawn bowls tournament.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Squadron Leader Aleisha Croxford during a soundcheck rehearsal for ADF Creative Arts Association Defending the Arts Festival at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra.
09 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Spark amid darkness aids creativity and capability

A song written in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic has lit up the 2025 Defending the Arts Festival.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Team that included eight ADFA Trainee Officers after the Australian Rover Challenge in Adelaide.
09 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Trainee officers share spoils at Rover challenge

Eight ADF Academy officers complete the 2025 Australian Rover Challenge at Adelaide University.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Air Force’s Corporal Leesa Renehan during the annual Inter-Service Regatta held in Sydney.
08 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Aviators make waves at regatta

The Air Force sailing team wins individual title and second overall at interservice regatta.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A Navy MH-60R helicopter takes off from HMAS Hobart during ASWEX25 off the WA coast.
08 Apr 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

GOAT hunts down hostile submarines

Navy and Air Force join ASWEX, the largest Australian task group exercise in more than a decade, off the WA coast.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A P-8A Poseidon opens its bomb bay doors as a part of a capability showcase during the Australian International Airshow 2025, at Avalon Airport.
08 Apr 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

A model for international cooperation

The US is working closely with Australia on key programs to deliver the P-8A Poseidon and MH-60R Seahawk.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
RAAF aviators load fuel stores onto a C-27J Spartan in Longreach, Queensland, Australia.
08 Apr 2025
Air Force
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RAAF supports communities in need

Air Force delivers critical aviation fuel supplies to flood-affected communities in western Queensland.

Relief & assistance
Leading Aircraftwomen Julia McDonald loads cargo onto a RAAF C-27J Spartan during the Defence Pacific Air Program in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
08 Apr 2025
Air Force
News

Around the world in style

One aviator's love for aircrafts began as a child, which made joining the Air Force an easy decision.

People & service
Staff Sergeant Courtney Woods, of the Pacific Air Forces Band, and Corporal Chloe Bruer-Jones, of the Royal Australian Air Force Band, perform together during the Australian International Airshow, Victoria.
07 Apr 2025
Air Force
News

Rhythm with the blues

The Royal Australian Air Force and the Pacific Air Forces bands come together for a joint performance.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Air Force F-35 Lightning II A35-032 puts on a flying display during the 2025 Australian International Airshow at Avalon.
04 Apr 2025
Air Force
News

Showcasing all there is to know about stealth fighter

The F-35A expo tent was a major attraction at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
The ADF’s newest sidearm, the F9 pistol.
04 Apr 2025
Army, Air Force
News

New ADF pistol unveiled

Personnel pull the trigger on the next chapter in close combat with the ADF’s new pistol.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training