A Luftwaffe Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon taxis towards the runway with RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Pitch Black 22.
18 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Back in black and bigger than ever

Exercise Pitch Black returns and will be the biggest in Air Force history.

Exercises & training
Able Seaman Electronic Warfare Operator Melinda Luke reaches to defend during the NSW State Titles at Camden.
14 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Netballers shine at state titles

Two ADF netball teams showed their talent and determination at the NSW State Titles.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Air Force aircraft technician Leading Aircraftsman Andrew Fowler sits on the cowling of a E-7A Wedgetail during Operation Accordion at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East.
14 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

King's Birthday gong for aircraft technician

If it wasn’t for Corporal Andrew Fowler's enthusiasm for aviation safety regulations, shortfalls in training might not have been identified.

Awards & recognition
Flight Lieutenant Tara Kinnane chats to Defence personnel about women’s health at RAAF Base Amberley.
13 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Military medicine sets sights on targeted training

An Air Force doctor presents research at a military medicine conference for specific training to benefit the growing number of women serving.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
An Air Force student measures the placement of his explosive ordnance disposal tool next to an unexploded sub munition during realistic training with the Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School, in Penrith.
13 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Explosive ordnance training mirrors Ukraine events

Instructors used threat reports from combat zones to develop scenarios for 16 students at the Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School.

Exercises & training
File photos of MQ-4C Triton. Courtesy of Northrop Grumman. Image has been manipulated.
12 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Arrival of the first MQ-4C Triton on track

The first MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft (AUS 1) will soon arrive in Australia following the successful delivery and installation of its…

Capability & technology
Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander Matthew Kelly at Brindabella Business Park in Canberra.
12 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Meeting the challenges of recruitment

Wing Commander Matthew Kelly has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for his work streamlining entry pathways for overseas applicants.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Two times World Boxing Champion Nigel Benn with Corporal Adrian Rolfe after presentating at the launch of the RAAF Base Richmond Messes' Professional Development series.
12 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

The Dark Destroyer shares resilience

A former world champion boxer was a guest speaker at the launch of a new professional development series at RAAF Base Richmond.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Army drone racing pilot, Captain Chris Payne demonstrates the Black Hornet to scouts during the 2024 Governor-General's Scout Camp at Government House.
12 Jun 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Drone racing inspires scouts to reach for the sky

The ADF Drone Racing Team joined more than 1400 scouts at the Governor-General’s scout camp at Government House.

Sports, health & wellbeing
The President of the Bomber Command Commemorative Day Foundation, Air Vice-Marshal Warren Ludwig AM (Retd) during the 2024 Bomber Command Commemorative Ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Photos: Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.
11 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Commemoration for Bomber Command veterans

Three-hundred gathered at the Australian War Memorial to commemorate those who served in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Rations for 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion after the airdrop.
11 Jun 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Supplies drop in

Soldiers and a Spartan aircraft team up to resupply food, via airdrop, during Exercise Brolga Run in Queensland.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Squadron Leader Rebecca Trembath has been recognised for her outstanding contribution as the RAAF Security and Fire School’s Chief Instructor.
10 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Celebrating excellence in training

Squadron Leader Rebecca Trembath has been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.

Ceremonies & events | People & service